on this day … 12/17


1903
First airplane flies
Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight… read more »
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1777
France formally recognizes the United States »
AUTOMOTIVE
1979
Stuntman Stan Barrett breaks the sound barrier »
CIVIL WAR
1862
Grant expels the Jews from his department »
COLD WAR
1991
Yeltsin supporters announce Soviet Union will cease to exist by New Year’s Eve »
CRIME
1986
“Operation Iceman” nabs the culprit »
DISASTER
1961
Circus catches fire in Brazil »
GENERAL INTEREST
1944
U.S. approves end to internment of Japanese Americans »
1975
“Squeaky” Fromme sentenced to life »
1990
Aristide wins Haiti’s first free election »
1996
Peruvian rebels seize Japanese ambassador’s home »
2011
Kim Jong Il, leader of North Korea, dies »
HOLLYWOOD
2003
Third and final Lord of the Rings movie opens »
LITERARY
1843
A Christmas Carol is published »
MUSIC
1991
A federal court puts its stamp on hip-hop »
OLD WEST
1889
“Silver Dollar” Tabor born in Denver »
PRESIDENTIAL
1862
Grant expels Jews from Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi »
SPORTS
2000
Terrell Owens makes record-breaking 20 catches »
VIETNAM WAR
1971
Cambodian forces under heavy pressure »
WORLD WAR I
1873
Ford Madox Ford is born »
WORLD WAR II
1941
Commander at Pearl Harbor canned »

On this day ~ 12/16


1981 – The U.S. Congress restored the $122 minimum monthly social security benefit for current recipients


December 16, 1981 President Reagan promulgated Executive Order 12335, which established the National Commission on Social Security Reform. The Commission was created as a result of the continuing deterioration of the financial position of the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and to made recommendations to assure the financial integrity of the Social Security System.  

 

WA ~ NW and West Central ~Wind Advisory


Tue, Dec 16, 4:00 PM PST to Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 AM PST

What

Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Where

Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

When

From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

Impacts

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Additional Details

Due to saturated grounds from previous heavy rain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds.

Summary

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA

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