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 58 years) in Gainesville.

Supriya Pilgaonkar

Indian hindi and marathi actress.

Born August 17th, 1967 (age 57 years) in Mumbai.

Jonathan Franzen

American writer.

Born August 17th, 1959 (age 65 years) in Western Springs.

Dustin Pedroia

Baseball player for the boston red sox.

Born August 17th, 1983 (age 41 years) in Woodland.

Nelson Piquet

Brazilian automobile racer.

Born August 17th, 1952 (age 72 years) in Rio de Janeiro.

Tiémougué Bakayokuko

French association football player.

Born August 17th, 1994 (age 30 years) in Paris.

Uhm Jeong-hwa

South korean singer and actress (1969-).

Born August 17th, 1969 (age 55 years) in Jecheon.

Rachel Hurd-Wood

English actress and model.

Born August 17th, 1990 (age 34 years) in Streatham.

Gene Kranz

Nasa flight director and manager.

Born August 17th, 1933 (age 91 years) in Toledo.