Historical Events
- Netherlands & Indonesia agree to a cease-fire
- Trial of 11 US Communist party members begins in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander "Alec" Erwin, South African worker's union leader, born in Cape Town, South Africa
- Anne Queffélec, French concert pianist, born in Paris, France
- Mick Taylor, British rock guitarist (John Mayhall's Bluesbreakers, 1967-69; Rolling Stones, 1969-74 - "Brown Sugar", "Honky Tonk Woman"), born in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
- Robin Lumley, English jazz-fusion keyboardist (Brand X), and record producer, born in the Devonport, England (d. 2023)
About January 17, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
