Historical Events Dec 17 Shimabara Rebellion: Japanese peasants led by Amakusa Shiro rise against daimyo Matsukura Shigeharu Famous Birthdays Dec 6 Edmund Andros, English governor in North America, born in London (d. 1714) Dec 7 Bernardo Pasquini, Italian composer, born in Massa e Cozzile, Tuscany (d. 1710) Born in 1637 Nov 1637 History by Year Jan 1638 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90