December 17th

• 1989

  'The Simpsons' premieres on Fox TV with 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire'.

• 2012

  Jiroemon Kimura of Japan becomes the world's oldest verified man at 116.

• 2017

  'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' earns over $450m worldwide in its opening weekend.

• 1903

  First flight of the Wright Flyer, marking the birth of powered flight. View Post →

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• 1790

  Discovery of the Aztec calendar stone in Mexico City.

• 1770

  Birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, celebrated German pianist and composer.