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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 [[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]], is born. | * '''[[1944]]''' - [[Bernard Hill]], who would play [[Théoden]] in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]], is born. |
Revision as of 14:10, 3 June 2011
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 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King premieres in Wellington, New Zealand.
- 2003 - Alan Tilvern, who voiced "Innkeeper" in The Lord of the Rings (1978 film), dies.
In Arda
- T.A. 3018:
- Frodo and Samwise rest in Rivendell and prepare for their quest to destroy the One Ring.