Famous Birthdays
Mackenzie King (1874-1950)
10th Prime Minister of Canada (1921-30, and 1935-48), born in Berlin, Ontario
Famous Deaths
William B. Cushing (1842-1874)
American naval officer (best known for sinking the CSS Albemarle during a daring nighttime raid on 27 October 1864), dies at 32
Died in 1874 1874 Highlights
About December 17, 1874
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
