April 17 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on April 17 (04-17) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on April 17 (7)

Alexander II of Russia (Born: 1818-04-17) — Emperor of Russia, known as 'The Liberator' for abolishing serfdom.
Benjamin Franklin (Died: 1790-04-17) — American polymath, Founding Father, and inventor who shaped the US through science and statecraft.
Gabriel García Márquez (Died: 2014-04-17) — Master of magical realism, celebrated Colombian Nobel laureate.
J. P. Morgan (Born: 1837-04-17) — Dominant financier who shaped American industry and saved the monetary system.
Karen Blixen (Born: 1885-04-17) — Danish author celebrated for 'Out of Africa' and evocative storytelling.
Rooney Mara (Born: 1985-04-17) — Acclaimed American actress known for roles in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and 'Carol'.
Vikram (actor) (Born: 1966-04-17) — Tamil cinema stalwart known for versatile roles, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.