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
Wedding of Interest
Actor John Wayne (38) weds actress Esperanza Baur (25) in Long Beach, California
John Wayne
Famous Deaths
- Gottfried Rudinger, German composer, dies at 59
1946 Highlights
About January 17, 1946
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
