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March 17th
338 famous people born on this day
March 17th is the birthday of 338 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Harun al-Rashid, Gottlieb Daimler, Abdul Qadir Gilani, Rudolf Nureyev, and Giovanni Trapattoni. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (71), Athlete (41), and Actor (40).
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Famous People Born on March 17th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share March 17th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Harun al-Rashid, Gottlieb Daimler, and Abdul Qadir Gilani. Of the 338 famous people born on this date, 219 are still living today.
Harun al-Rashid
Politician
Born March 17, 0766
HPI: 82.20
Gottlieb Daimler
Engineer
Born March 17, 1834
HPI: 79.99
Abdul Qadir Gilani
Religious Figure
Born March 17, 1078
HPI: 79.64
Rudolf Nureyev
Dancer
Born March 17, 1938
HPI: 77.75
Giovanni Trapattoni
Coach
Born March 17, 1939
HPI: 75.09
John Wayne Gacy
Extremist
Born March 17, 1942
HPI: 73.09
Kurt Russell
Actor
Born March 17, 1951
HPI: 72.62
Walter Rudolf Hess
Physician
Born March 17, 1881
HPI: 72.36
Alfred Newman
Composer
Born March 17, 1900
HPI: 72.16
James IV of Scotland
Politician
Born March 17, 1473
HPI: 71.56
Madame Roland
Writer
Born March 17, 1754
HPI: 70.91
Nat King Cole
Musician
Born March 17, 1919
HPI: 70.50
Sa'id of Egypt
Politician
Born March 17, 1822
HPI: 69.73
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Politician
Born March 17, 1920
HPI: 69.56
Honda Tadakatsu
Military Personnel
Born March 17, 1548
HPI: 68.18
Jean-Marc Nattier
Painter
Born March 17, 1685
HPI: 68.15
Gabriel Narutowicz
Politician
Born March 17, 1865
HPI: 67.82
William Gibson
Writer
Born March 17, 1948
HPI: 67.70
Gary Sinise
Actor
Born March 17, 1955
HPI: 67.66
Keith O'Brien
Religious Figure
Born March 17, 1938
HPI: 67.28
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See how the famous people born on March 17th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
