Historical Events
- Flanders declares its independence, under Pieter Tack
- In the NHL's first official week of play, 3 players score hat tricks in the same game, for the same team; Corb Denneny, Reg Noble, & Harry Meeking each score 3 for the Toronto Arenas in an 11-4 win over the Ottawa Senators
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Fielding Huxley, English physiologist (Nobel 1963), born in London, England (d. 2012)
- Gene Rayburn [Jeljenić], American radio performer and TV game show host (Match Game), born in Christopher, Illinois (d. 1999)
- Piet De Somer, Belgian physician and biologist (U of Leuven), born in Belgium (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Frances Xavier Cabrini, Italian-American saint (1st American saint, founded Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart), dies at 67
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About December 22, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
