Historical Events
- Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and dummy Charlie McCarthy appear on TV
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Martinus Arion [F Efraim M], Antilles, writer (Double Play)
Pope Francis (86 years old)
Catholic Pope (2013-) 1st Jesuit pope, 1st from the Americas and 1st non-European pope since Syrian Gregory III in 741, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Tommy Steele [Thomas Hicks], English pop singer, 1st British Rock and Roll star, born in London
Famous Deaths
- Jón Friðfinnsson, Icelandic-Canadian organist, and composer (The Millennial Cantata), dies at 71
1936 Highlights
About December 17, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
