On this day in history - Today, December, 17

Today in History

• 2010 Mohamed Bouazizi sets himself on fire

  The Tunisian street vendor self-immolated as a protest against the economic conditions in Tunisia. H

• 2010 The beginning of the Arab Spring

  The multi-country protests and demands for change in the Arab world are thought to have begun with s

• 1989 First episode of The Simpsons aired

  The popular American animated series directed by Matt Groening is set in the fictional town of Sprin

• 1903 First flight of the Wright Flyer

  The powered aircraft was made by the Wright brothers and was the first such aircraft to take flight.

• 1790 Discovery of the Aztec calendar stone

  Also known as the Stone of the Five Eras, the sculpture was excavated in Mexico City.