William Safire

American journalist and presidential speechwriter (1929–2009).

Born December 17th, 1929 in New York City.

Died September 27th, 2009 at 79 years old in Rockville (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Erik Christensen

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born December 17th, 1983 (age 42 years) in Edmonton.

Hu Shih

Chinese scholar, writer and philosopher (1891–1962).

Born December 17th, 1891 in Shanghai.

Died February 24th, 1962 at 70 years old in Taipei.

Holly Humberstone

British singer-songwriter.

Born December 17th, 1999 (age 26 years) in Grantham.

Nancy Isime

Nigerian actress, model and presenter.

Born December 17th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Edo State. ^[ref]

S3RL

Australian dj.

Born December 17th, 1981 (age 44 years) in Brisbane.

Michael Cashman

British politician (born 1950).

Born December 17th, 1950 (age 75 years) in London.

Paul Tracy

Canadian racecar driver.

Born December 17th, 1968 (age 57 years) in Scarborough.

Ewa Paradies

Nazi concentration camp official (1920–1946).

Born December 17th, 1920 in Lębork.

Died July 4th, 1946 at 25 years old in Gdańsk (hanging to death).

Penelope Fitzgerald

British writer and poet (1916–2000).

Born December 17th, 1916 in Lincoln.

Died April 28th, 2000 at 83 years old in London.