Historical Events
- Popeye makes 1st appearance, in comic strip "Thimble Theater"
Famous Birthdays
- Grady Martin, country music guitarist (The Nashville A-Team), born in Chapel Hill, Tennessee (d. 2001)
Jacques Plante (1929-1986)
Canadian NHL goaltender (#1) who was the first to wear a goaltender mask, born in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec
About January 17, 1929
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
