Famous Birthdays
- Edith Green, American politician (Rep-D-Oregon 1955-74), born in Trent, South Dakota (d. 1987)
- Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett, American jazz drummer (Louis Armstrong), born in Evansville, Indiana (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm F Kohlrausch, German physicist (Additiviteitsregel), dies at 69
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights
About January 17, 1910
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn