Historical Events
- United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Bey [Bass], American blues singer-songwriter (All My Dues Are Paid), born in Millen, Georgia (d. 2020)
- Michèle Deslauriers, Quebec actress, born in Quebec, Canada
Famous Weddings
John Wayne
Actor John Wayne (38) weds actress Esperanza Baur (25) in Long Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Gottfried Rudinger, German composer, dies at 59
1946 Highlights
About January 17, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
