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Erik Satie

Erik Alfred Leslie Satie was a famous French composer and pianist who is remembered for his unconventional and often humorous style of music. Read this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, achievements, family life and other fun facts.

Born: 17 May 1866/ French

Elizabeth Ann Hanks

Elizabeth Ann Hanks is an American writer and actress also famed as daughter of famous actor and filmmaker, Tom Hanks. Let’s take a look at her family, personal life, age, birthday, and some fun facts.

Born: 17 May 1982/ American

Edward Jenner

Physicians

Edward Jenner is a physician hailing from England who discovered the Smallpox vaccine. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.

Born: 17 May 1749/ British

DJ Akademiks

DJ Akademiks is a Jamaican-American entertainment blogger, DJ, TV host and YouTuber. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 May 1991/ American

Derek Hough

Derek Hough is an American dancer specializing in Latin and Ballroom dance. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life.

Born: 17 May 1985/ American

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was an American actor, director photographer and artist. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life.

Born: 17 May 1936/ American

David Eigenberg

David Eigenberg is an American actor, best known for his performance as 'Steve Brady,' the on-and-off boyfriend of 'Miranda Hobbes' in 'Sex and the City.'

Born: 17 May 1964/ American

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson is a television host, actor, director, stand-up comedian, writer, producer and voice artist, all rolled into one. To know more about his, profile, childhood, life achievements & timeline go through his biography.

Born: 17 May 1962/ American

Lisa Brennan-Jobs

Check out all that you wanted to know about Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Steve Jobs’ daughter; her birthday, her family and personal life, fun trivia facts and more.

Born: 17 May 1978/ American

Birgit Nilsson

Birgit Nilsson was a prominent 20th century Swedish dramatic soprano. This biography of Birgit Nilsson provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 17 May 1918/ Swedish

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton was a famous American actor and film director. Go through this biography to learn more about his childhood, family, personal life, career, achievements etc.

Born: 17 May 1955/ American

Andrea Corr

Andrea Corr is an Irish singer, musician, songwriter, and actress, better known as a member of the band ‘The Corrs.’ Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 May 1974/ Irish

PiinkSparkles

All about American YouTube star, Model & Fashion Vlogger PiinkSparkles; her age, birthday, boyfriends, net worth, and some fun facts.

Born: 17 May 1990/ Canadian

Alfonso XIII Of Spain

Alfonso XIII of Spain was the King of Spain from his birth in 1886 to 1931. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 May 1886/ Spanish

Albert, Duke Of Prussia

The First Monarch of the Duchy of Prussia

Albert of Prussia was the last Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights and the first Duke of Prussia. This biography profiles his childhood, life, reign, career and timeline.

Born: 17 May 1490/ German

Alan Kay

Alan Kay is a pioneering computer scientist. This biography outlines his early life, career, major works, awards, personal life, legacy and trivia.

Born: 17 May 1940/ American

AJ Mitchell

AJ Mitchell is an American Instagram star and singer-songwriter and social media personality. A sneak peek into his family & personal life, relationships, girlfriend, facts and more.

Born: 17 May 2001/ American

Peter Mennin

Born: 17 May 1923/ American

Jill Johnston

Born: 17 May 1929/ American

Dewey Redman

Born: 17 May 1931/ American

Clark Kerr

Born: 17 May 1911/ American

Annise Parker

Born: 17 May 1956/ American

Archibald Cox

Former Solicitor General of the United States
Born: 17 May 1912/ American

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