Historical Events
4th NFL Pro Bowl
4th NFL Pro Bowl, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: Eastern Conference beats Western Conference, 20-9; MVP: Chuck Bednarik, Philadelphia Eagles, LB
"Omnibus"
Jacques Cousteau's 1st network telecast airs on "Omnibus" (CBS)
Famous Birthdays
- Cheryl Bentyne [Benthien], American jazz singer and vocal arranger (The Manhattan Transfer, 1979-2023), born in Mount Vernon, Washington
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., American attorney (Natural Resources Defense Council), born in Washington, D.C.
- Susan Kiefel, Australian lawyer and judge, born in Cairns, Australia
About January 17, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
