Historical Events
- 1st Hawaiian cavalry organized
Famous Birthdays
- Herbert Beerbohm Tree, British actor and theatre manager (King John, Trilby), born in Kensington, London (d. 1917)
About December 17, 1852
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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