Historical Events
- Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test (v England)
Famous Birthdays
- Kangin [Kim Young-woon], South Korean singer, dancer, actor and DJ (Super Junior), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Riyu Kosaka, Japanese singer (BeForU), born in Yokohama, Japan
- Simone Simons, Dutch singer (Epica), born in Hoensbroek, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy DeBerry, American blues guitarist, banjo player, and singer, dies at 73
Died in 1985 1985 Highlights
About January 17, 1985
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Like A Virgin - Madonna
#1 Song: I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
