Famous birthdays on June 17

Famous people born on June 17, from every year, and what happened on this day in history.

Born on June 17

June 17 in every year

Pick a year to see the world on that exact day: the news, the No. 1 song and who else was born.

Questions about June 17 birthdays

Who are famous people born on June 17?
Famous people born on June 17 include John Wesley (1703), M. C. Escher (1898), Setsuko Hara (1920), Eddy Merckx (1945), Venus Williams (1980).
What star sign is someone born on June 17?
Someone born on June 17 is a Gemini.
What is the birthstone for June 17?
The birthstone for June is pearl.
How common is a birthday on June 17?
In the US, June 17 is the No. 196 most common birthday of the 366, with about 11,286 babies born on it on average (2000–2014).