Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_50 ( name VARCHAR, term_start VARCHAR, date_of_birth VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which leader born on December 17, 1874 started their term before 1984?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT name FROM table_name_50 WHERE term_start < 1984 AND date_of_birth = "december 17, 1874"