Historical Events
Event of Interest
American mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski is arrested at a roadblock
NHL Record
Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scores 4 goals, including a natural hat trick in the 1st period and also records an assist as the Oilers win 5-3 over the visiting Quebec Nordiques; his 41st NHL career hat trick
- Mrs Davina Thompson makes medical history by having the 1st heart, lung & liver transplant at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England
- US Congress forms "Irangate" committee
Famous Weddings
Harry Morgan
American actor Harry Morgan (71) weds Barbara Bushman
Famous Deaths
- Ron Kass, record co pres (MGM), dies at 52 of cancer
About December 17, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Caravan of Love - Housemartins
