Muhammad Osman Said

Libyan politician (1924-2007).

Born October 17th, 1924 in Fezzan.

Died December 31st, 2007 at 83 years old in Rabat.

Hjördis Petterson

Swedish actress (1908–1988).

Born October 17th, 1908 in Visby. ^[ref]

Died May 27th, 1988 at 79 years old in Stockholm. ^[ref]

Marilyn White

American athletics competitor.

Born October 17th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Los Angeles.

Robert van der Horst

Dutch field hockey player.

Born October 17th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Eindhoven.

Samuel Slovák

Slovak soccer player and soccer coach.

Born October 17th, 1975 (age 50 years) in Nitra.

Elisabeth Chaplin

French painter (1890-1982).

Born October 17th, 1890 in Fontainebleau.

Died January 28th, 1982 at 91 years old in Florence.

Giacomo Mari

Italian footballer and manager (1924–1991).

Born October 17th, 1924 in Vescovato.

Died October 16th, 1991 at 66 years old in Cremona.

Deng Yawen

Chinese bmx rider (born 2005).

Born October 17th, 2005 (age 20 years) in Luzhou.

Kim U-gil

North korean boxer.

Born October 17th, 1949 (age 76 years).

Jakov Filipović

Association football player.

Born October 17th, 1992 (age 33 years) in Osijek.