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* '''[[1910]]''' – [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] is awarded an Open Classical Exhibition for classical languages to Exeter College. | * '''[[1910]]''' – [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] is awarded an Open Classical Exhibition for classical languages to Exeter College. | ||
| − | * '''[[1944]]''' - [[Bernard Hill]], who would play [[Théoden]] in [[ | + | * '''[[1944]]''' - [[Bernard Hill]], who would play [[Théoden]] in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]], is born. |
* '''[[1972]]''' - [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] writes [[letter 347]]. | * '''[[1972]]''' - [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] writes [[letter 347]]. | ||
* '''[[2003]]''' – [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King]] premieres in Wellington, [[New Zealand]]. | * '''[[2003]]''' – [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King]] premieres in Wellington, [[New Zealand]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:27, 2 July 2010
Events which occurred on 17 December.
On Earth
- 1910 – J.R.R. Tolkien is awarded an Open Classical Exhibition for classical languages to Exeter College.
- 1944 - Bernard Hill, who would play Théoden in The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy, is born.
- 1972 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes letter 347.
- 2003 – Peter Jackson's The Return of the King premieres in Wellington, New Zealand.
- 2003 - Alan Tilvern, who voiced "Innkeeper" in Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings, dies.
In Arda
- T.A. 3018:
- Frodo and Samwise rest in Rivendell and prepare for their quest to destroy The One Ring.