births
December 17, 1913
Burt Baskin, American businessman, co-founded Baskin-Robbins (died 1967)
Burt Baskin
Burton Leo Baskin was an American businessman who co-founded the Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlor chain in 1946 with business partner and brother-in-law Irv Robbins.
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins, Inc. is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake specialty shops owned by Inspire Brands. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, California. Its headquarters are in Canton, Massachusetts, and shared with sibling brand Dunkin' Donuts. It is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores, with more than 7,800 locations.
December 17
December 17 is the 351st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 14 days remain until the end of the year.