Historical Events
- Radio series "The Goldbergs" by Gertrude Berg premieres on US TV on CBS
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Kaufman, American comedian and actor (Taxi - "Latka Gravas"), born in New York City (d. 1984)
- Billy T. James [William James Te Wehi Taitoko], New Zealand Maori comedian and singer (The Billy T. James Show), born in Cambridge, New Zealand (d. 1991)
- Debbie Watson, American actress (Karen, Tammy), born in La Mirada California,
- Heini Hemmi, Swiss giant slalom (Olympic gold 1976), born in Churwalden, Switzerland
- Sandra Mason, Barbadian politician (1st president of Barbados 2021-), born in Saint Philip, Barbados
About January 17, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
