Historical Events
Holograpy Patent
British industrial company BTH receives a patent for holography, invented by Dennis Gabor in their development lab
- NY struck by a blizzard, resulting with 27" of snow
- WEWS TV channel 5 in Cleveland, Ohio (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Hodder, American drummer (Steely Dan, 1972-74), born in Bethpage, New York (d. 1990)
- Marilyn Hassett, American actress (The Other Side of the Mountain), born in Los Angeles, California
- Wes Studi, Native American actor (Last of the Mohicans), born in Nofire Hollow, Oklahoma
About December 17, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius
