Ferenc Krausz

Austrian-hungarian laser physicist.

Born May 17th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Mór.

Renate Krößner

German actress (1945-2020).

Born May 17th, 1945 in Osterode am Harz.

Died May 25th, 2020 at 75 years old in Blankenfelde-Mahlow. ^[ref]

John Davies

Australian swimmer, olympic gold medallist, u.s. federal judge.

Born May 17th, 1929 in Willoughby.

Died March 24th, 2020 at 90 years old in Pasadena (cancer). ^[ref]

Philippe Gondet

French footballer (1942-2018).

Born May 17th, 1942 in Blois. ^[ref]

Died January 21st, 2018 at 75 years old in Vertou. ^[ref]

Borja Oubiña

Spanish footballer.

Born May 17th, 1982 (age 43 years) in Vigo.

Ferenc Szombathelyi

Hungarian general (1887-1946).

Born May 17th, 1887 in Győr.

Died November 4th, 1946 at 59 years old in Petrovaradin (hanging).

Patrick Ortlieb

Downhill skier.

Born May 17th, 1967 (age 58 years) in Bregenz.

Magnus Andersson

Swedish handball player and manager.

Born May 17th, 1966 (age 59 years) in Linköping.

Ilona Elek

Hungarian fencer (1907-1988).

Born May 17th, 1907 in Budapest.

Died July 24th, 1988 at 81 years old in Budapest.

Joanna Bruzdowicz

Polish composer.

Born May 17th, 1943 in Warsaw. ^[ref]

Died November 4th, 2021 at 78 years old in Taillet. ^[ref]