Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Carter, English poet, bluestocking and translator (All the Works of Epictetus Which Are Now Extant), born in Deal, England (d. 1806)
1717 Highlights
About December 16, 1717
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 304 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius