Who Was Born Today – January 17 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on January 17 | ||
1504 | Pius V, Pope 1566-1572. | |
1706 | Benjamin Franklin, statesman, diplomat, scientist and inventor who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and wrote Poor Richard’s Almanac. | |
1860 | Anton Chekhov, Russian playwright and short story writer famous for The Seagull and Three Sisters. | |
1863 | David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister during World War I. | |
1899 | Al Capone, U.S. mobster known as “Scarface Al” who ran most of Chicago and the surrounding area. | |
1922 | Betty White, actress; created memorable characters in TV sitcoms from the 1950s into the 21st century (Life with Elizabeth, Mary Tyler Moore, The Golden Girls, Hot in Cleveland) and was a popular guest on TV games shows. At age 88 and a half she became the oldest person ever to host Saturday Night Live (2010). | |
1942 | Muhammad Ali [Cassius Clay], U.S. boxer, “The Greatest,” who is the only three-time heavyweight champion.. | |
1964 | Michelle Robinson Obama, wife of US President Barack Obama. |