Famous Birthdays
- Robertson Hare, English actor (All Gas and Gaiters. Our Girl Friday, Banana Ridge), born in London (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Msiri, ruler of the Garanganze Kingdom, Congo (Katanga), dies in battle against Belgian funded expedition
- Omer Bodson, Belgian captain, dies in battle against Msiri, ruler of Garanganze Kingdom in the Congo
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights
About December 17, 1891
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
