Historical Events
Scott Reaches the Pole
Captain Robert Scott's expedition arrives at the South Pole, one month after Roald Amundsen
Famous Birthdays
- Orest Evlahkov, Russian Soviet composer and educator (Leningrad Conservatory), born in Warsaw, Russian Poland (d. 1973)
About January 17, 1912
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
