V. S. Naipaul

British novelist and non-fiction writer (1932–2018).

Born August 17th, 1932 in Chaguanas. ^[ref]

Died August 11th, 2018 at 85 years old in London. ^[ref]

Rodney Mullen

American professional skateboarder.

Born August 17th, 1966 (age 59 years) in Gainesville.

Supriya Pilgaonkar

Indian hindi and marathi actress.

Born August 17th, 1967 (age 58 years) in Mumbai.

Jonathan Franzen

American writer.

Born August 17th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Western Springs.

Dustin Pedroia

Baseball player for the boston red sox.

Born August 17th, 1983 (age 42 years) in Woodland.

Nelson Piquet

Brazilian automobile racer.

Born August 17th, 1952 (age 73 years) in Rio de Janeiro.

Tiémougué Bakayokuko

French association football player.

Born August 17th, 1994 (age 31 years) in Paris.

Uhm Jeong-hwa

South korean singer and actress (1969-).

Born August 17th, 1969 (age 56 years) in Jecheon.

Rachel Hurd-Wood

English actress and model.

Born August 17th, 1990 (age 35 years) in Streatham.

Gene Kranz

Nasa flight director and manager.

Born August 17th, 1933 (age 92 years) in Toledo.