Today is Sunday, December 17th, the 351st day of the year. There are 14
days remaining until the end of the year and 8 days remaining until Christmas.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Bingo Month,
Write a Friend Month, National Maple Syrup Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Ernie Hudson, 78, actor
Albert King, 64, basketball player
Sean Patrick Thomas, 53, actor
Tony Richardson, 52, football player
Takeo Spikes, 47, football player
Jaimee Foxworth, 44, actress
Fatima Siad, 37, reality star
Trip Lee, 36, rapper
Kiersey Clemons, 30, actress
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Henry Adams, (221), teacher/minister (d. 1872)
Eddie Kendricks, 82, singer (Temptations)
Charles V. Bush, 82, 1st African-American U.S. Air Force Academy Graduate
and U.S. Supreme Court Page (d. 2012)
DEATHS
Grover Washington, Jr., 1999, saxophonist (b. 1943)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1957 – The last episode of The Nat King Cole Show airs on NBC due to lack of
national sponsorship.
1986 – U.S. Congress forms “Irangate” committee.
1989 – The Simpsons, America’s longest-running sitcom debuts.
1992 – “Christmas Carol” opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 22 performances.
HOROSCOPE
As a Sagittarius born on December 17th, you are well known for your charisma and showmanship. While others prefer to be in the background, you are most comfortable being the center of attention. More times than not, you seek out the center stage, where you can impress others with your charm and whit. In all your dealings, you are friendly and warm. Your sociable qualities and performer mentality make you a highly sought after friend and companion.
