Historical Events
- United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting, at Westminster Central Hall in Westminster, England
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Bey [Bass], American blues singer-songwriter (All My Dues Are Paid), born in Millen, Georgia (d. 2020)
- Michèle Deslauriers, French-Canadian actress, and the voice of the Montreal Metro system, born in Quebec
Famous Weddings
John Wayne
American actor John Wayne (38) weds actress Esperanza Baur (25) in Long Beach, California; divorce in 1954
Famous Deaths
- Gottfried Rudinger, German composer, dies at 59
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About January 17, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
