Historical Events
Kennedy US Ambassador
Joseph P. Kennedy becomes the 44th United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Supreme Soviet elects Michail Kalinin as presidium chairman
Famous Birthdays
- John Bellairs, American sci-fi author (Chessmen of Doom), born in Marshall, Michigan (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- William Henry Pickering, American astronomer (predicted Pluto), dies at 79
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About January 17, 1938
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
