August 17 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on August 17 (14)

• Frederick the Great (Died: 1786-08-17) — King of Prussia, military genius, and Enlightenment patron who transformed his nation.
• Helen McCrory (Born: 1968-08-17) — Esteemed English actress celebrated for roles in theatre, film, and television.
• John III Sobieski (Born: 1629-08-17) — Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, famed for the relief of Vienna.
• José de San Martín (Died: 1850-08-17) — Argentine General and 'Liberator' of Independence for Argentina, Chile, and Peru
• Larry Ellison (Born: 1944-08-17) — Co-founder of Oracle Corporation, Larry Ellison is a global tech investor and businessman.
• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (Died: 1969-08-17) — Pioneer of modern architecture, known for 'less is more' and glass curtain walls.
• Mae West (Born: 1893-08-17) — Iconic actress and singer, famed for her witty, sexually suggestive performances.
• Menelik II (Born: 1844-08-17) — Emperor of Ethiopia who expanded the empire and defeated Italian forces at Adwa.
• Patriarch Nikon of Moscow (Died: 1681-08-17) — Seventh Patriarch of Moscow, known for liturgical reforms and political influence.
• Phoebe Bridgers (Born: 1994-08-17) — Indie folk artist known for melancholic lyrics and critical acclaim across multiple projects.
• Robert De Niro (Born: 1943-08-17) — Iconic American actor and producer, celebrated for intense dramatic performances across decades.
• Samuel Goldwyn (Born: 1882-08-17) — Polish-American film producer and pioneer of the American studio system.
• Sean Penn (Born: 1960-08-17) — Intense American actor and filmmaker known for leading man roles and social activism.
• V. S. Naipaul (Born: 1932-08-17) — Trinidadian writer celebrated for fiction and non-fiction chronicles of life.