(Saturday, December 17, 1966) — “Born Free” by Roger Williams peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Daily Archives: December 17, 2016
Oscar Straus becomes first Jewish Cabinet member 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1906)
Videos: 'Oscar Straus'
(Monday, December 17, 1906, 9:00 a.m. local time) — Oscar Straus, nominated by President Theodore Roosevelt, became the first Jewish Cabinet member today when he was sworn in as the third U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Continue reading Oscar Straus becomes first Jewish Cabinet member 110 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1906)