WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017

Today is Wednesday, December 6, the 340th day of 2017. There are 25 days left in the year.

1990 — Saddam anounces release of all foreign hostages

1990 — Shoeless Joe Jackson’s signature is sold for $23,100

1991 — "Star Trek VI-The Undiscovered Country" premieres

1991 — "Les Miserables" opens at Circustheater, Scheveningen

1992 — 300,000 Hindus destroy Ayodha Mosque of Babri India, 4 die; riots follow

1992 — 81st Davis Cup: USA beats Switzerland in Fort Worth (3-1)

1992 — Dottie Mochrie/Dan Forsmann win LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic

1992 — San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice catches NFL record 101st touchdown

1992 — San Francisco Giants renig on $43 million pact with Barry Bonds