Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include P. L. O. Lumumba, Grace Caroline Currey, Kithure Kindiki, and Queen Camilla. Other notable personalities and legends on today’s birthdays list for July 17, 2026 include David Hasselhoff, James Cagney, Donald Sutherland, Diahann Carroll, Angela Merkel, and Regina Belle.
Wondering whose birthday is it today? We have a list of legends and notable individuals whose birthday is today. Our list of today’s birthdays include famous TV personalities, films and TV actors and actresses, influencers and social media celebrities, sportspeople, and politicians. Moreover, they are from all over the world and of all ages, including child actors and child celebrities.
Today's famous birthdays list for July 17, 2026
64 years old
72 years old
Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2000 to 2018
Died aged 88
Canadian actor who starred in The Dirty Dozen (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Citizen X (1995), and Path to War (2002)
54 years old
3rd and current deputy President of Kenya since 1 November 2024
Died aged 86
American actor in 1938 American crime drama film Angels with Dirty Faces, and dancer in 1942 musical Yankee Doodle Dandy
79 years old
Queen of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms as the wife of King Charles III
74 years old
American actor in soap opera The Young and the Restless as Dr. Snapper Foster, and Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch series
30 years old
American actress and dancer famous as Mary Bromfield in DC films Shazam! and Shazam! Fury of the Gods
63 years old
American singer whose famous singles include A Whole New World, Without You, and I Just Can't Imagine (with Peabo Bryson)
Died aged 84
American actress, singer in classic movie musicals, and former model who starred as Marion Gilbert in the sitcom A Different World
What is the date today?
Today is Friday the 17th of July. It is the 198th day of 2026.
There are 167 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Cancer in Western astrology.
Celebrity Birthdays by Month
Here are more notable personalities by the month they were born. Famous January birthday legends include U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, both of whom delivered some of the most famous motivational speeches in history.
It is also the birth month of Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson, former U.S First Lady Michelle Obama, and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Legendary reggae singer Bob Marley was born in February, while famous Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, physicist Albert Einstein and singer Lady Gaga are famous March birthdays.
The fourth month is the birth month of Queen Elizabeth II, and martial artist legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Famous May birthdays include Marco Rubio (U.S. secretary of state), Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Superman actor in Man of Steel movie, Henry Cavill, and popular YouTuber Nikocado Avocado.
Notable Personalities born in June, July and August
Famous June birthdays include president Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, while famous African and renowned South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, English actress Helen Mirren, and The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger top the list of July birthdays personalities.
Presidents Barack Obama & Bill Clinton, legendary athlete Usain Bolt, and musicians Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson were born in August.
September, October, November, and December birthdays
Current head of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV, singer Beyoncé, and actresses Zendaya, Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney are September celebrities, while Titanic actress Kate Winslet and TV personality Kim Kardashian were born in October.
November has Bruce Lee, Scarlett Johansson, and former U.S. president Joe Biden, while in December we have French footballer Kylian Mbappé, singers Christina Aguilera and Nicki Minaj, and the late Pope Francis, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which famous celebrities have birthdays this week?
This week features birthdays of famous celebrities and notable personalities who include football players, athletes, singers, actors, politicians, and TV personalities. You can view this week's birthdays here.
Who is number 1 on the birthdays list?
The number 1 on the birthdays list is updated every day, and is based on several popularity measurements.
Which celebrities are born in March?
American singer Mariah Carey and Canadian musician Celine Dion have March birthdays, and so is actress Lupita Nyong'o. Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and actor/ martial artist Chuck Norris are some of the other famous March birthdays.
What are some notable birthdays in May?
U.S. politician and 72nd Secretary of State Marco Rubio, English football legend David Beckham, French 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, Indian actress Trisha Krishnan, American singer Janet Jackson, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are some of the most famous May birthdays.
Who is the most famous person on a June birthday?
Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur Elon Musk is the most famous person born in June. But other most famous June birthday personalities include presidents Donald Trump (U.S.) and Xi Jinping (China), and a long list of actors who include Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe. Barcelona legend and record 8-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, and tennis great Venus Williams also celebrate their birthdays in June.
Who are some famous January birthday legends?
American civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr., former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, country music singer Dolly Parton, and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson are some of the famous January birthday celebrities.
How many famous people are on the celebrity birthdays website?
We have thousands of celebrities birthdays on this website, covering all the months from January to December. The list is updated every day. Moreover, you can view the birthdays for any month by clicking the link for that particular month.
What is the mission of this celebrity birthdays website?
Our mission is to inform, entertain, and educate our readers not only on the birthdays data, but on other topics as well, including famous quotes, speeches, and biographies of famous people. Check and see which celebrities were born on your birthday!
Is the birthdays website updated every day?
Yes. We update our birthdays lists every day in order to give our visitors a fresh list of legends who were born on this day, and famous celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays today.
What about famous celebrities who were born this month?
You can browse through the list of most famous people who were born this month, as well as all the other months of the year by following the links on this page.
