William Safire

American journalist (1929-2009).

Born December 17th, 1929 in New York City. ^[ref]

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

Mikky Ekko

American singer-songwriter and record producer..

Born December 17th, 1984 (age 40 years) in Shreveport.

Brian Fitzpatrick

American politician.

Born December 17th, 1973 (age 51 years) in Levittown.

Erik Christensen

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born December 17th, 1983 (age 41 years) in Edmonton.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

Turkish politician.

Born December 17th, 1948 (age 76 years) in Nazımiye.

Hu Shih

Chinese philosopher, essayist and diplomate.

Born December 17th, 1891 in Shanghai. ^[ref]

Died February 24th, 1962 at 70 years old in Taipei. ^[ref]

Tolgahan Sayışman

Turkish model-actor.

Born December 17th, 1981 (age 43 years) in Istanbul.

Steve Knight

American politician.

Born December 17th, 1966 (age 58 years) in Edwards Air Force Base.

Claudio Suárez

Mexican footballer.

Born December 17th, 1968 (age 56 years) in Texcoco de Mora.

Penelope Fitzgerald

British writer.

Born December 17th, 1916 in Lincoln. ^[ref]

Died April 28th, 2000 at 83 years old in London. ^[ref]