Birthday round-up

Riyu Kosaka (January 17, 1985) is a J-pop singer, as well as a member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Kosaka was born in Kanagawa, Japan.
Simone Simons (born January 17, 1985) is a Dutch mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of symphonic metal band, Epica.
Zooey Deschanel (born January 17, 1980) is an American actress and singer.
Michelle Obama (full name: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, born January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American lawyer, community activist, and the wife of Illinois senator Barack Obama, a candidate for the 2008 Democratic Party nomination for United States President.
Susanna Hoffs (full name: Susanna Lee Hoffs, born January 17, 1959) is an American vocalist and rhythm guitarist best known for being a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.