Historical Events
- American boxer Deontay Wilder wins the WBC heavyweight championship by unanimous decision over Bermane Stiverne at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas; Wilder first American to hold a heavyweight title since Shannon Briggs in 2007
Famous Weddings
Stephen Fry
English actor and comedian Stephen Fry (57) weds English stand-up comedian Elliott Spencer in Dereham, Norfolk, England
Famous Deaths
- Greg Plitt, American fitness model and entrepreneur, dies when hit by a train at 37
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About January 17, 2015
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
#1 Song: Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars
