Historical Events
- AL votes to let spitball pitchers to continue using it
- British Empire receives League of Nations mandate over Nauru
- Japan receives League of Nations mandate over Pacific islands
- South Africa receives League of Nations mandate over SW Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth E. Iverson, Canadian computer scientist (d. 2004)
About December 17, 1920
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius