Historical Events
- British troops occupy Sollum, Egypt
Famous Birthdays
- Kåre Valebrokk, Norwegian journalist
Famous Deaths
- Alicia Boole Stott, Irish mathematician, dies at 80
1940 Highlights
About December 17, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
