Historical Events
- Ugyen Wangchuck became 1st hereditary king of Bhutan
Famous Deaths
William Thomson (1824-1907)
1st Baron Kelvin, Irish-Scottish mathematical physicist (Kelvin Scale) and engineer (transatlantic telegraph), dies of a chill at 83
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights
About December 17, 1907
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius