May 17, 1940 —

Alan Kay

Alan Kay is an American computer scientist and winner of the 2003...

May 27, 1915 — May 17, 2019

Herman Wouk

Herman Wouk was an American novelist best known for his epic war novels....

May 17, 1967 —

Mohamed Nasheed

Mohamed Nasheed is a journalist, activist, and politician who was...

February 3, 1478 — May 17, 1521

Edward Stafford, 3rd duke of Buckingham

Edward Stafford, 3rd duke of Buckingham was the eldest son of Henry...

February 7, 1804 — May 17, 1886

John Deere

John Deere was a pioneer American inventor and manufacturer of agricultural...

June 29, 1936 — May 17, 2011

Harmon Killebrew

Harmon Killebrew was an American professional baseball player who...

October 1, 1865 — May 17, 1935

Paul Dukas

Paul Dukas was a French composer whose fame rests on a single orchestral...

May 17, 1931 — March 31, 2006

Jackie McLean

Jackie McLean was an American jazz musician noted for the emotional...