What Happened on January 23, 2017

Historical Events

Ecclestone Ousted as F1 CEO

Formula One Group removes Bernie Ecclestone as CEO, making him chairman emeritus, as Liberty Media completes $8 billion takeover of the organization

  • Most expensive house in the US worth $250 million goes on the market in Bel Air, Los Angeles
  • Thunderstorms and tornadoes in Georgia and Mississippi leave at least 18 dead in the US

Famous Deaths

  • Bobby Freeman, American singer (Do You Want to Dance), dies at 76
  • Gorden Kaye, British actor (Allo Allo), dies at 75
  • Lee O’Denat, American internet entrepreneur (WorldStarHipHop.com), dies of heart disease at 43
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights

About January 23, 2017

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

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