Famous Birthdays
- A H Kardar, cricketer (Pak 1st Test capt, prev played for India)
- Annie Delorie, Dutch opera singer (Scenes & Arias) (d. 2009)
- Duane Hanson, US sculptor
- Edgar Ray Killen, American convict, former preacher, K.K.K. member and murderer, born in Philadelphia, Mississippi (d. 2018)
- Robert Cormier, American author (d. 2000)
1925 Highlights
About January 17, 1925
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
