December 17 - Wikipedia
December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 14 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 497 BC – The first Saturnalia festival was celebrated in ancient Rome. [1] 546 – Siege of Rome: The Ostrogoths under king Totila plunder the city, by bribing the Byzantine garrison. [2]
Historical Events on December 17 - On This Day
Historical events for the 17th of December. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on December 17.
December 17th Holidays - National Today
December 17 is the 351st day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the first Saturnalis festival was celebrated in Rome, the first issue of Vogue was published, and the United States Air Force closed its Project Blue Book study of UFOs.
What Happened on December 17 - On This Day
What happened on this day in history, December 17. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on December 17.
What Happened on December 17 - HISTORY
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Wright Brothers Day - Wikipedia
Wright Brothers Day (December 17) is a United States national observation. It is codified in the US Code, and commemorates the first successful flights in a heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled airplane, the Wright Flyer, that were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. [1]
Events in History on December 17 - On This Day
Events in History on December 17. 546 Gothic War (535-554): The Ostrogoths of King Totila conquer Rome by bribing the Byzantine garrison. 920 Romanos I is crowned as co-emperor of the underage Emperor Constantine VII. 942 Assassination of William I …
On This Day - What Happened on December 17 | Britannica
On This Day In History - December 17: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Today in History - December 17 - Library of Congress
On December 17, 1979, President Jimmy Carter walked to Lafayette Square from the White House to participate in the first National Menorah Lighting, in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
December 17: Facts & Historical Events On This Day
Did you know that December 17 is known as Wright Brothers Day? Here you'll learn facts about Dec 17, including historical events that happened on this day.