Page 5: Famous Personalities Born In January - 17
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
1927 On this day in history birth of dr Tom Dooley, American humanitarian (d. 1961)
1928 On this day in history birth of ken Archer, cricketer (Australian batsman, 5 Tests early 50s)
1928 Vidal Sassoon, London, hair stylist/CEO (Vidal Sasson) was born on this day in history.
1928 On this day in history birth of jean Barraqué, French composer (d. 1973)
1929 Jacques "Jake the Snake" Plante, Quebec, NHL goaltender (#1) was born on this day in history.
1930 Bill Benyon, English large landowner/Conservative Lower house leader was born on January - 17.
1930 On January - 17 birth of robert Ceely, composer
1930 Eddie LeBaron, American football player was born on this day in history.
1931 On January - 17 birth of frederick Alfred Fox, composer
1931 James Earl Jones, Miss, actor (Darth Vader, Exorcist II, Soul Man) was born on January - 17.
1931 On January - 17 birth of l Douglas Wilder, (Gov-D-Va)
1931 Don Zimmer, American baseball coach was born on January - 17.
1933 On this day in history birth of aga Khan, religious leader (Muslims)
1933 On this day in history birth of bruno Schroder, British baron/banker/multi-millionaire
1933 Dalida, Cairo, actress/singer, Miss Egypt (The 6th Day) was born on this day in history.
1933 On January - 17 birth of sheree North, [Dawn Bethel], LA, actress (Mary Tyler Moore Show)
1933 On January - 17 birth of yolande Christina Dalida, Cairo Egypt
1934 Donald Cammell, film director was born on this day in history.
1934 On this day in history birth of shari Lewis, Bronx NY, ventriloquist/puppeteer (Lamb Chop)
1934 On January - 17 birth of sydney Phillip Hodkinson, composer
1935 On this day in history birth of jimmy Powell, Dallas TX, PGA golfer (1990 Southwestern Bell Classic)
1935 Paul O[sborne] Williams, US, sci-fi author (Ends of the Circle) was born on this day in history.
1935 On this day in history birth of ruth Ann Minner, Governor of Delaware
1936 Jerry Fogel, Rochester NY, actor (Jerry-Mothers-in-Law, White Shadow) was born on this day in history.
1938 On this day in history birth of john Bellairs, US, sci-fi author (Chessmen of Doom)
1938 On this day in history birth of paul Revere, Harvard Nebraska, pianist (Paul Revere & Raiders)
1939 On January - 17 birth of antao D'Souza, cricketer (Pakistani pace bowler in six Tests 1959-62)
1939 Maury Povich, TV host (Current Affair, Maury)/Mr Connie Chung was born on this day in history.
1939 On January - 17 birth of toini Gustafson, Sweden, 5K/10K cross country skier (Oly-gold-1968)
1940 On this day in history birth of h Kipchoge "Kip" Keino, Kenya, 1500m runner (Olympic-gold-1968, 72)
1940 On January - 17 birth of oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali, South African poet (Fireflames)
1941 Dame Gillian Weir, New Zealand organist was born on this day in history.
1942 Muhammad Ali, [Cassius Clay], heavyweight champ boxer (1964-7 74-8) was born on this day in history.
1942 Randy Boone, Fayetteville NC, actor (Cimarron Strip, Virginian) was born on January - 17.
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