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Famous Birthdays on June 17

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16 historically significant individuals born on June 17. June 17 is the birthdate of several notable individuals in various fields, including the arts, politics, and science. Among those born on this day are Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882), Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher (1898), and Egyptian diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei (1942). Others include Costa Rican president Mario Echandi Jiménez (1915) and Algerian author Kamel Daoud (1970).

Total Born
16
Countries
13
Top Century
20th· 8
Top Field
diplomat
3 individuals

Headline Figures

scientist
George A. Akerlof

George A. Akerlof

1940 – Present

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)

film actor
Paulina Rubio

Paulina Rubio

1971 – Present

Mexican pop singer known as 'La Chica Dorada' who achieved international success in the 1990s and 2000s. She has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won multiple Latin Grammy nominations.

diplomat
Mohamed ElBaradei

Mohamed ElBaradei

1942 – Present

Egyptian diplomat and lawyer who shared the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Birth Distribution by Century

20th (8)
19th (4)
15th C.20th C.

20th Century

8
George A. Akerlof
George A. Akerlof
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)
Paulina Rubio
Paulina Rubio
film actorrecording artist
Mexican pop singer known as 'La Chica Dorada' who achieved international success in the 1990s and 2000s. She has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won multiple Latin Grammy nominations.
Mohamed ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei
diplomathuman rights defender
Egyptian diplomat and lawyer who shared the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina
tennis player
Professional tennis player who won the 2022 Wimbledon singles championship, becoming the first Kazakhstani player to win a Grand Slam title.
Kamel Daoud
Kamel Daoud
journalistwriter
Algerian author and journalist whose novel 'The Meursault Investigation' won the Goncourt Prize for first novel in 2015.
Rodney Wallace
Rodney Wallace
association football player
Winger who earned 34 caps for Costa Rica and was part of the 2014 World Cup quarterfinal team. He played professionally in MLS for New York City FC and Portland Timbers.
Mario Echandi Jiménez
Mario Echandi Jiménez
diplomatlawyer
Served as President of Costa Rica from 1958 to 1962 and was a career diplomat who also served as ambassador to several countries. He lived to age 95.
Alan Dzagoev
Alan Dzagoev
association football player
Russian midfielder who has played over 80 matches for the national team since 2008. He spent most of his club career at CSKA Moscow and was a key player in Russia's Euro 2008 semifinal run.

19th Century

4
Rufino Blanco Fombona
Rufino Blanco Fombona
diplomathistorian
Venezuelan writer (1874-1944)
Humberto Fierro
Humberto Fierro
poetwriter
Ecuadorian poet
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky
composerconductor
Russian-born composer who revolutionized 20th-century music with groundbreaking works like 'The Rite of Spring' and 'The Firebird.' He was a key figure in neoclassicism and one of the most influential composers of the modern era.
M. C. Escher
M. C. Escher
ceramics designerdraftsperson
Dutch graphic artist famous for his mathematically inspired prints featuring impossible constructions, tessellations, and optical illusions.

18th Century

2
Ermenegildo Pini
Ermenegildo Pini
architectCatholic priest
Italian mathematician, naturalist and architect (1739-1825)
Delfina Benigna da Cunha
Delfina Benigna da Cunha
poetwriter
Brazilian poet (1791-1857)

16th Century

1
Thalun
Thalun
monarch
Eighth king of Toungoo dynasty of Burma

15th Century

1
Melozzo da Forlì
Melozzo da Forlì
architectpainter
Italian Renaissance painter and architect (1438-1494)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on June 17?
Igor Stravinsky, the Russian composer, is likely the most famous person born on June 17, 1882. He created 'The Rite of Spring' and revolutionized 20th-century classical music.
What artists were born on June 17?
Two major artists born on June 17 are Igor Stravinsky, who transformed modern classical music, and M. C. Escher, the Dutch graphic artist known for his optical illusion artworks.
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on June 17?
Yes, Mohamed ElBaradei, born on June 17, 1942, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. He was Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency and was recognized for his nuclear non-proliferation work.