9 notable people were 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).
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.
Dutch graphic artist famous for his mathematically inspired prints featuring impossible constructions, tessellations, and optical illusions.
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.
Egyptian diplomat and lawyer who shared the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Professional tennis player who won the 2022 Wimbledon singles championship, becoming the first Kazakhstani player to win a Grand Slam title.
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.
Algerian author and journalist whose novel 'The Meursault Investigation' won the Goncourt Prize for first novel in 2015.
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.
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.