Historical Events
- Kisenosato becomes the 1st Japanese home-grown sumo champion since 1998 when he is made yokozuna, 72nd Grand Champion
Famous Deaths
- Buchi Emecheta, Nigerian-English writer and novelist (Second Class Citizen; The Bride Price), dies at 72
- John Hurt, English actor (Elephant Man, Alien, Midnight Express), dies at 77
Mary Tyler Moore (1936-2017)
American Emmy Award-winning actress (The Dick Van Dyke Show - "Laura"; The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Ordinary People), dies at 80
- Robert Garcia, American politician hit by Wedtech scandal (Rep-D-NY, 1978-83), dies at 84
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About January 25, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
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