December 17th
- 1843 – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was published.
- 1935 – The Ghost Goes West went to theaters (UK).
- 1943 – Calling Dr. Death went to theaters.
- 1945 – Ernie Hudson was born.
- 1953 – Bill Pullman was born.
- 1957 – Night of the Demon went to theaters.
- 1958 – Monster on Campus went to theaters.
- 1964 – Family Portrait first aired on television.
- 1965 – Morticia's Dilemma first aired on television.
- 1966 – Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster went to theaters (Japan).
- 1975 – Milla Jovovich was born.
- 1976 – King Kong went to theaters.
- 1988 – The Bride Wore Red first aired on television.
- 1988 – Pool Sharks first aired on television.
- 1989 – Dreams That Kill first aired on television.
- 1993 – Fire first aired on television.
- 2009 – Dan O'Bannon died, age 63.