Historical Events
- Ammunition factory explodes in Muiden, Netherlands, 16 die
Famous Birthdays
- Jane Elliot, American actress (Baby Boom, Gen Hospital, Knots Landing), born in New York City, New York
- Todd Susman, American actor (Goodnight Beantown), born in St Louis, Missouri
- Ulysses Dove, American dancer and choreographer, born in Columbia, South Carolina (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Marie-Rodrigue Villeneuve, French cardinal and Archbishop of Quebec, dies at 63
- Pyotr Krasnov, Russian counter-revolutionary (b. 1869)
1947 Highlights
About January 17, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
