NATIONAL SAY IT NOW DAY <== New National Day!
December 17 is National Say It Now Day as a day to tell friends and loved ones how important they are to us by expressing gratitude for all the ways they've impacted our lives. With the year winding down, it's the perfect time to show gratitude to those around us for all they have done during the year. Discover more...
NATIONAL MAPLE SYRUP DAY
Get the flapjacks ready for National Maple Syrup Day. December 17th calls for orders of pancakes, French toast, or biscuits topped off with butter and delicious maple syrup. Read more...
WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY
By Presidential Proclamation, December 17th is Wright Brothers Day. Each year, a proclamation invites the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. More history...
Coming on December 18, 2024
National Days
ANSWER THE TELEPHONE LIKE BUDDY THE ELF DAY
NATIONAL TWIN DAY
NATIONAL ROAST SUCKLING PIG DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 17
Samuel Jones (1819-1887) - Major General for the Confederate Army.
Frederick Tracy Dent (1820-1892) - General for the Union Army.
James T. Holtzclaw (1833-1893) - Brigadier General in the Confederate Army,
Willard Libby (1908-1980) -Chemist who helped discover radiocarbon dating that is still being used in archaeology and palaeontology.
Burt Baskin (1913-1967) - Co-founder of Baskin-Robbins.
James McGaugh (1931-Still Living) - Neurobiologist and co-founder of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory.
Cal Ripken Sr. (1935-1999) - MLB player, coach, manager and later scout.
James Booker (1939-1983) - Pianist often referred to as the Black Liberace.
Ernie Hudson (1945-Still Living) - Award winning actor who had major roles in Ghostbusters, The Crow, and Congo.
Wes Studi (1947-Still Living) - Actor recognized for his roles in Dances with Wolves and The Last of the Mohicans.
Laurence F. Johnson (1950-Still Living) - Founder and CEO of EdFutures.org.
Mike Mills (1958-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band R.E.M.
Giovanni Ribisi (1974-Still Living) - Actor who had significant roles in Gone in 60 Seconds, Public Enemies, Sneaky Pete and Friends.
Memorable Events for December 17
1791 - The first one-way street is created in NY City.
1862 - General Ulysses Grant expels Jews from TN.
1895 - The Anti-Saloon League of America is formed in D.C.
1900 - The Ellis Island Immigration Station is completed.
1924 - The first diesel electric locomotive begins running in NY.
1944 - US Army announces the end of detaining Japanese Americans and beings their release.
1965 - The largest newspaper (Sunday NY Times) is sold for 50 cents for 946 pages.
1999 - International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women is created.
2003 - International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is created.
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