Historical Events
- 1st fully automatic photographic film developing machine patented
Famous Birthdays
- Jean Barraqué, French composer, born in Hauts-de-Seine, France (d. 1973)
- Ken Archer, Australian cricket batsman (5 Tests; Queensland CA), born in Brisbane, Australia (d. 2023)
- Philip Jones, British classical trumpeter (Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, 1951-86), and educator, born in Bath, England (d. 2000)
Vidal Sassoon (1928-2012)
British-American hair stylist and CEO of Vidal Sasson, born in London
Famous Deaths
- William Corless Mills, American museum curator (excavated Ohio Indian mounds), dies at 68
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About January 17, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
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