William A. Blakley

American politician (1898–1976).

Born November 17th, 1898 in Miami Station.

Died January 5th, 1976 at 77 years old in Dallas.

Grace Abbott

Social worker (1878–1939).

Born November 17th, 1878 in Grand Island.

Died June 19th, 1939 at 60 years old in Chicago (multiple myeloma).

Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs

South african politician (1903-1978).

Born November 17th, 1903 in Ladybrand.

Died August 21st, 1978 at 74 years old in Pretoria (myocardial infarction).

Jodie Henry

Australian swimmer, olympic gold medallist, world champion, former world record-holder.

Born November 17th, 1983 (age 42 years) in Brisbane.

Chris Beath

Australian association football referee.

Born November 17th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Sydney.

Robert Hale Merriman

American academic; republican volunteer killed during spanish civil war (1908–1938).

Born November 17th, 1908 in Eureka.

Died April 2nd, 1938 at 29 years old in Gandesa.

Đovani Roso

Croatian former association footballer, who also holds israeli permanent residency.

Born November 17th, 1972 (age 53 years) in Split.

Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria

Archduchess of austria (1879-1962).

Born November 17th, 1879 in Kraków.

Died August 16th, 1962 at 82 years old in Burg Anholt.

Roswell Rudd

American jazz trombonist and composer (1935–2017).

Born November 17th, 1935 in Sharon. ^[ref]

Died December 21st, 2017 at 82 years old in Kerhonkson (cancer). ^[ref]

Durek Verrett

American conspiracy theorist (born 1974).

Born November 17th, 1974 (age 51 years) in Sacramento. ^[ref]