Historical Events
- US Submarine Nautilus begins 1st nuclear-powered test voyage
Famous Birthdays
- Katalin Kariko, Hungarian-American biochemist (2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for mRNA vaccine technology), born in Szolnok, Hungary [1]
- Kazumasa Akiyama, Japanese jazz-fusion guitarist (Dig My Style), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Steve Earle, American roots-rock singer-songwriter (Guitar Town), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Weddings
Charles Manson
American murderer Charles Manson (20) weds American waitress Rosalie Jean Willis (17); divorce in 1958
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About January 17, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Finger Of Suspicion - Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers