December 17th (1961) was a Sunday. It's the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 14 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th December, 1961
» Niterói circus fire: Fire breaks out during a performance by the Gran Circus Norte-Americano in the city of Niterói known as Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing more than 500.
Famous Birthdays on December 17 in 1961
» Mansoor Al-Jamri, Bahraini journalist and author
» Sara Dallin, English singer and bass player (Bananarama)
» Marek Kaleta, Estonian javelin thrower
December 17th Holidays in History
» Culture of Bahrain Holidays or Accession Day (Bahrain)
» Christian Calendar of saints called Feast Day:
» Daniel the Prophet
» Lazarus of Bethany (local commemoration in Cuba)
» O antiphon (Catholic Church)
» Wivina
» Saint Sturm named Sturm
» December 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (United States)
» National Day (Bhutan)
» Saturnalia, in honor of Saturn (Roman festivals)
» Rumi Mewlewī Sufi Order named Urs of Rumi, the final and main day of the two weeks Mewlānā Festival (Turkey)