Historical Events Dec 4 Middelburg, Netherlands forbids building of synagogue Famous Birthdays Dec 28 Charles Cornwallis, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, First Lord of the British Admiralty (d. 1698) Born in 1655 Nov 1655 History by Year Jan 1656 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90