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Jim Courier

Jim Courier is an American former professional tennis player who won four Grand Slam singles titles. This biography of Jim Courier provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 17 August 1970/ American

Jiang Zemin

Jiang Zemin is a retired politician and a former President of China. This biography profiles his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.

Born: 17 August 1926/ Chinese

Jayy Von Monroe

Jayy Von Monroe is an American singer and guitarist. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 August 1991/ American

Herta Müller

Herta Müller is a Romanian-born German novelist, poet, essayist who won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 17 August 1953/ German

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory is an English actress known for her role in the film ‘Hugo.’ Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 August 1968/ British

Gustav Schwarzenegger

Father of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Gustav Schwarzenegger, father of actor-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, was an Austrian born police commandant who was also a postal inspector. Check out this biography to know more about his life.

Born: 17 August 1907/ Austrian

Fred Goodwin

Former CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland

Fred Goodwin is a Scottish chartered accountant and a former Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements, etc.

Born: 17 August 1958/ British

Francis Gary Powers

Francis Gary Powers was an American air-force pilot, best known for his involvement in the 1960 ‘U-2’ incident, in which his ‘CIA’ spy plane was shot down and captured by the Soviets.

Born: 17 August 1929/ American

Donnie Wahlberg

Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. is an American singer, actor and producer and founding member of the boy band 'New Kid on the Block’. This biography profiles his childhood, life, music and acting career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 17 August 1969/ American

Deen Castronovo

Deen Castronovo is an American drummer and vocalist, best known as a former member of the classic rock band 'Journey.'

Born: 17 August 1964/ American

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett was a 19th century American soldier who served and died in the Battle of Alamo. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.

Born: 17 August 1786/ American

David Bromstad

David Bromstad is an interior designer, artist, and TV celebrity. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 August 1973/ American

Columba Bush

Columba Bush is a Mexican–American philanthropist and the wife of former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 August 1953/ American

Cody Orlove

Cody Orlove is a TikTok or Musical.ly (now known as TikTok) star, who gained fame after posting karaoke covers of popular songs on the app. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about

Born: 17 August 2001/ American

Jessi Smiles

Check out all that you wanted to know about Jessi Smiles, the famous American Viner, vlogger & YouTuber; her birthday, her family and personal life, her boyfriends, fun trivia facts and more.

Born: 17 August 1993/ American

Clara Lukasiak

Reality Star & Social Media Personality

Check out all that you wanted to know about Clara Lukasiak, the famous American reality star & social media personality; her birthday, her family and personal life, fun trivia facts and more.

Born: 17 August 2009/ American

Charles I Of Austria

Last ruler of Austro-Hungarian Empire

Charles I of Austria was the last Emperor of Austria and last King of Hungary. With this biography, read in details about his life, childhood and timeline

Born: 17 August 1887/ Hungarian

Chaleo Yoovidhya

Chaleo Yoovidhya was a Thai businessman and investor, best known as a co-founder of the ‘Red Bull’ brand of energy drinks.

Born: 17 August 1923/ Thai

Brooklyn Frost

Brooklyn Frost is an African-American Instagram star, YouTube content creator, comedian, and social media influencer. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 August 2004/ American

Austin Butler

Austin Butler is an American actor, singer and fashion model. This biography profiles his childhood, life, acting & music career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 17 August 1991/ American

Andrea Espada

Andrea Espada is a Colombian television presenter, actress, and Instagrammer. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 August 1986/ Colombian

Alan Minter

Alan Minter is a former professional English boxer and World Middleweight Champion. This article provides in-depth information regarding his life, career, his major achievements and timeline

Born: 17 August 1951/ British

Abu Bakar Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir is an Indonesian Muslim priest who has been apprehended several times on charges of involvement in terrorist activities. Read this biography to know about his life

Born: 17 August 1938/ Indonesian

Taissa Farmiga

Born: 17 August 1994/ American

Rexhep Meidani

Born: 17 August 1944/ Albanian

Hazel Bishop

Chemist and businesswoman
Born: 17 August 1906/ American

Julia Marlowe

Born: 17 August 1865/ American

Evan S. Connell

Born: 17 August 1924/ American

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