Alik Sakharov

Soviet-american cinematographer.

Born May 17th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Tashkent.

Birgit Nilsson

Swedish opera singer (1918-2005).

Born May 17th, 1918 in Västra Karup. ^[ref]

Died December 25th, 2005 at 87 years old in Bjärlöv. ^[ref]

Amy Gumenick

Swedish born american actress.

Born May 17th, 1986 (age 39 years) in Hudiksvall.

Greg Van Avermaet

Belgian cyclist.

Born May 17th, 1985 (age 40 years) in Lokeren.

Lisa Fonssagrives

Swedish model.

Born May 17th, 1911 in Vasa parish. ^[ref]

Died February 4th, 1992 at 80 years old in New York City (disease). ^[ref]

Dave Sim

Canadian cartoonist and publisher (b. 1956).

Born May 17th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Hamilton.

Armaan Ebrahim

Person.

Born May 17th, 1989 (age 36 years) in Chennai.

Simon Hughes

British politician (born 1951).

Born May 17th, 1951 (age 74 years) in Cheshire.

Fazlollah Zahedi

General, statesman (1897-1963).

Born May 17th, 1892 in Hamadan.

Died September 2nd, 1963 at 71 years old in Geneva.

Juan Arango

Venezuelan footballer.

Born May 17th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Maracay.