Historical Events
- Anti-Saloon League of America formed, Washington, D.C.
- George Brownell patents a machine to make paper twine (Mass)
Famous Birthdays
Gerald Patterson (1895-1967)
Australian tennis player (Wimbledon 1919, 21; Australian C'ships 1927), born in Melbourne, Victoria
About December 17, 1895
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius