Historical Events
- At a party conference in Dublin, Sinn Féin end their 65 year abstentionist policy and agree that any elected representative could take their seat at the Dáil
- Super Bowl V, Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, FL: Baltimore Colts beat Dallas Cowboys, 16-13; MVP: Chuck Howley, Dallas, LB
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Wolfe, American boxer, born in Oberlin, Louisiana
Kid Rock (53 years old)
American rapper, songwriter, and hip-hop and country-rock musician ("All Summer Long"; "Picture"). and actor (Devil Without a Cause), born in Romeo, Michigan
- Leonardo Ciampa, Italian-American musician, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Richard Burns, English rally driver, born in Reading, England (d. 2005)
- Tyler Houston, American baseball catcher (Atlanta Braves), born in Long Beach, California
- Youki Kudoh, Japanese actress, born in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
About January 17, 1971
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
#1 Song: Grandad - Clive Dunn
