Famous Birthdays
- Paul O[sborne] Williams, American sci-fi author (Ends of the Circle)
- Ruth Ann Minner (née Coverdale), American businesswoman and politician (Governor of Delaware (D), 2001-09), born in Milford, Delaware (d. 2021)
About January 17, 1935
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn