On This Day — 17 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 17th throughout history
Historical Events
1903
Wright brothers make the first powered airplane flight.
1969
U.S. Air Force closes Project Blue Book regarding UFOs.
2010
Mohamed Bouazizi’s protest sparks Arab Spring.
Notable Births
1778
Humphry Davy – English chemist.
1936
Pope Francis – Leader of the Catholic Church.
1975
Milla Jovovich – Ukrainian-born actress.
In Memoriam
1830
Simón Bolívar – Venezuelan independence leader.
2011
Kim Jong-il – Leader of North Korea.
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