What Happened on December 17, 1895

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