John Rupert Firth

English linguist (1890-1960).

Born June 17th, 1890 in Keighley.

Died December 14th, 1960 at 70 years old in Lindfield. ^[ref]

Sven Nys

Belgian cyclo-crosser.

Born June 17th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Bonheiden. ^[ref]

Henri Jokiharju

Finn ice hockey player (1999-).

Born June 17th, 1999 (age 26 years) in Oulu.

Gérard Grisey

French composer.

Born June 17th, 1946 in Belfort. ^[ref]

Died November 11th, 1998 at 52 years old in Paris. ^[ref]

Adrián Campos

Spanish racing driver.

Born June 17th, 1960 in Alzira.

Died January 27th, 2021 at 60 years old in Valencia. ^[ref]

Milan Gurović

Professional basketball player.

Born June 17th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Novi Sad.

Adolphus Frederick VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Grand duke of mecklenburg-strelitz.

Born June 17th, 1882 in Neustrelitz.

Died February 24th, 1918 at 35 years old in Neustrelitz (drowning).

Nozomi Tsuji

Japanese singer and dancer.

Born June 17th, 1987 (age 38 years) in Tokyo.

Michael Gross

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

Born June 17th, 1964 (age 61 years) in Frankfurt am Main.

Hansle Parchment

Jamaican track and field athlete.

Born June 17th, 1990 (age 35 years) in Saint Thomas Parish.