Historical Events
- In a major victory, Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a lower court decision to block key provisions of HB 900, Texas’s controversial book rating law [1]
Royals Receive Treatment
UK royal palace announces Catherine, Princess of Wales is hospitalized for abdominal surgery and King Charles III is receiving prostate treatment [1]
Famous Deaths
- Bennie Muller, Dutch soccer midfielder (43 caps; AFC Ajax 341 games), dies at 85
- Shawn Barber, Canadian athlete (World C'ship gold pole vault 2019; World Indoor Tour 2016), dies after long illness at 29
- Toni Stern, American poet (The Wet Clay of My Heart), and lyricist (Carole King - "It's Too Late", "Where You Lead"), dies at 79 [1]
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights
About January 17, 2024
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
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#1 Song: Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow
#1 Song: Stick Season - Noah Kahan
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