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September 17 in History

Contemporary: Living memory — thinkers who shaped the world we inhabit today.

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Contemporary

Thinkers of the Contemporary

Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

1987 – present

Politics
12

quotes

Thomas Jonathan Ossoff is an American politician who has served as the senior United States senator from Georgia since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the youngest incumbent U.S. senator.

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

2000 – present

Music
308

quotes

Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 69-year career. With an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians.

How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

1985 – present

Sports
4

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was also named the world's best player five times by FIFA.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

1989 – present

Politics
40

quotes

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials AOC, is an American politician and activist who has served since 2019 as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

1982 – present

Politics
13

quotes

Ilhan Abdullahi Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg

1982 – present

Politics
15

quotes

Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th United States secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 32nd mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020, which earned him the nickname "Mayor Pete".

Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

1984 – present

Military
5

quotes

Daniel Reed Crenshaw is an American politician and former United States Navy SEAL officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

1988 – present

13

quotes

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batter and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler. Considered one of the greatest all-format batsmen in the history of cricket, he has been nicknamed the King, the Chase Master, and the Run Machine for his skills, records and ability to lead his team to victory.