Historical Events
Event of Interest
1st flight of the Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) airplane.
Famous Birthdays
- Cal Ripken Sr, American baseball manager (Baltimore Orioles 1987-88; World Series 1983 [coach]), born in Aberdeen, Maryland (d. 1999)
- George Lindsey, American actor (The Andy Griffith Show), (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Lizette Woodworth Reese, American poet (Branch of May, Tears), dies at 79
1935 Highlights
About December 17, 1935
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
