Famous Birthdays
- Carlton "Carly" Barrett, Jamaican reggae drummer (The Upsetters; Bob Marley & Wailers), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1987)
- Laurence F. Johnson, American educator
About December 17, 1950
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius