December 17

    What happened on December 17 in history

    7 events fall on December 17, from 1790 to 2010. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 17

    1. 1790

      The Aztec calendar stone is unearthed

      Workers find the monolith beneath Mexico City's main square.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1790

      The Aztec calendar stone is found

      Workers uncover it beneath the main square of Mexico City.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1819

      Gran Colombia is proclaimed

      Bolivar's republic is declared at Angostura.

      Play the 19th century round

    4. 1903

      The Wright brothers fly

      Twelve seconds at Kitty Hawk begin powered flight.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1969

      Project Blue Book closes

      The US Air Force ends its UFO investigation.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1989

      The Simpsons begins

      The first full-length episode airs on Fox.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 2010

      The Arab Spring begins

      A street vendor sets himself alight in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.

      Read about Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Celebration

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