Famous Birthdays
- Ita Buttrose, Australian journalist and businesswoman, born in Potts Point, Australia
Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1964-7 74-8), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Nancy Parsons, American actress, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 2001)
- Randy Boone, American actor (Cimarron Strip, Virginian), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Ulf Hoelscher, German violinist, born in Kitzingen, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Jerome Work, African-American composer, arranger (The Jubilee Singers), and music publisher, dies at 61
- Walther von Reichenau, German field marshal (The Severity Order - allowing for killing non-combatant Jews), dies from complications of a stroke at 57
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About January 17, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
