Historical Events
Event of Interest
Joseph P. Kennedy becomes the 44th United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom
- Supreme Soviet elects Michail Kalinin as presidium chairman
Famous Birthdays
- John Bellairs, American sci-fi author (Chessmen of Doom), born in Marshall, Michigan (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- William Pickering, American astronomer (predicted Pluto), dies at 79
About January 17, 1938
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
