Famous Birthdays
- Aron Gurwitsch, Lithuanian-born philosopher, born in Vilnius, Lithuania (d. 1973)
- Olin Dutra, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1932, US Open 1934), born in Monterey, California (d. 1983)
- Vasily Petrovich Shirinsky, Russian violinist and composer, born in Ekaterinodar, Russia (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Jacob Georg Agarah, Swedish botanist, dies at 87
1901 Highlights
About January 17, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
