Historical Events
- Tin Can Drive Day in the US, salvage collected for the war effort
Famous Birthdays
- (Ezekiel Christopher) "Chris" Montez, American rock guitarist and singer ("Let's Dance"; "Call Me"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Daniel Charles Brandenstein, American astronaut (STS 8, 51-G, 32, 49), born in Watertown, Wisconsin
- Geoffrey Deuel, American actor, born in Lockport, New York
René Préval (1943-2017)
President of Haiti (1996-2001, 2006-2011), born in Port-au-Prince
About January 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
