Historical Events
- "Northern Exposure" star Barry Corbin falls off his horse
- Kevin Scott skates world record 1000 m (1:12.54)
- Muslims in Bangladesh call for the murder of feminist Taslima Nasrin
Famous Weddings
Boris Becker
Tennis star Boris Becker (26) weds designer Barbara Feltus (27); divorce in 2001
Famous Deaths
- Janet Margolin, American actress (Annie Hall, Take the Money and Run; David and Lisa), dies of ovarian cancer at 50
About December 17, 1993
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Again - Janet Jackson
#1 Song: Babe - Take That
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