Narendra Modi
1950Prime Minister of India since 2014 and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Previously served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, known for economic development initiatives and digital governance reforms.
Famous Birthdays on September 17
12 notable people were born on September 17.
September 17 is the birth date of several political leaders. Notable figures born on this day include William Gopallawa, Sri Lanka's first President, J.R. Jayewardene, Sri Lanka's first Executive President, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, Panama's former President Jorge Illueca and Slovenia's former Prime Minister Janez Janša were also born on this date.
20th Century10 people
Junius Richard Jayewardene
1906 – 1996Sri Lanka's first Executive President (1978-1989) who introduced the current constitution and economic liberalization policies that transformed the country's political system.
Janez Janša
1958Slovenian conservative politician who has served as Prime Minister three times (2004-2008, 2012-2013, 2020-2022). He is the leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party and was a dissident journalist during Yugoslavia's communist era.
politicianSlovenia
Jorge Illueca
1918 – 2012Panamanian diplomat and academic who served as interim President of Panama in 1984 and held various high-level positions in international organizations.
Sergej Barbarez
1971Former striker who scored prolifically in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund and Hamburger SV, later becoming a coach and poker player.
Mirjalol Qosimov
1970Former striker who scored over 30 goals in 75 appearances for the Uzbekistan national team during the 1990s and 2000s.
Tomáš Hubočan
1985Slovak left-back who captained the national team and played in the Premier League for Hull City.
association football playerSlovakia
Adriana Sklenaříková
1971Slovak supermodel and actress who gained international fame in the 1990s and appeared on numerous magazine covers. She later became a television presenter and appeared in several films.
Toghrul Asgarov
1992Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler who won Olympic bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the 60kg weight category and is a world championship medalist.
Olivier Boumal
1989Cameroonian midfielder who has played for clubs in Belgium and other European leagues.
association football playerCameroon
19th Century1 person
William Gopallawa
1897 – 1981Served as Sri Lanka's first President (1972-1978) when the country transitioned from a dominion to a republic, previously serving as Governor-General.
21st Century1 person
Zinaida Kupriyanovich
2002Singer and actress who has gained popularity in Belarus and represented the country in various international music competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on September 17?
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is probably the most internationally recognized person born on September 17, 1950. He has held the position since 2014 and is a prominent global political figure.
What world leaders were born on September 17?
World leaders born on September 17 include Narendra Modi, Junius Richard Jayewardene (former President of Sri Lanka), and Jorge Illueca (former President of Panama). Janez Janša, a multi-term Prime Minister of Slovenia, shares this birthdate, born in 1958.
Are there any Sri Lankan presidents born on September 17?
Yes, William Gopallawa (born 1897) and Junius Richard Jayewardene (born 1906) were both Sri Lankan presidents born on September 17. Jayewardene was the first executive president from 1978 to 1989, and Gopallawa was the last Governor-General and first President of Sri Lanka.