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January 17th

495 Notable birthdays

Muhammad Ali

American boxer, philanthropist, and activist.

Born January 17th, 1942 in Louisville. [ref]

Died June 3rd, 2016 at 74 years old in Scottsdale (respiratory disease). [ref]

Betty White

American actress and comedian (1922–2021).

Born January 17th, 1922 in Oak Park. [ref]

Died December 31st, 2021 at 99 years old in Brentwood (stroke). [ref]

Jim Carrey

Canadian actor.

Born January 17th, 1962 (age 62 years) in Newmarket. [ref]

Zooey Deschanel

American actress, model, and singer-songwriter.

Born January 17th, 1980 (age 44 years) in Los Angeles.

Jake Paul

American youtuber and internet personality.

Born January 17th, 1997 (age 27 years) in Cleveland. [ref]

Michelle Obama

Lawyer and former first lady of the united states.

Born January 17th, 1964 (age 60 years) in Chicago. [ref]

Dwyane Wade

American former basketball player.

Born January 17th, 1982 (age 42 years) in Chicago.

Steve Harvey

American television presenter, comedian, actor, and author.

Born January 17th, 1957 (age 67 years) in Welch.

James Earl Jones

American actor.

Born January 17th, 1931 in Arkabutla.

Died September 9th, 2024 at 93 years old in Pawling. [ref]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

American environmental attorney and anti-vaccine activist.

Born January 17th, 1954 (age 70 years) in Washington, D.C..

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