Historical Events
NFL Pro Bowl
4th NFL Pro Bowl, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: Eastern Conference beats Western Conference, 20-9; MVP: Chuck Bednarik, Philadelphia Eagles, LB
Television Debut
Jacques Cousteau's 1st network telecast airs on "Omnibus" (CBS)
Famous Birthdays
- Robert F Kennedy Jr., American attorney (Natural Resources Defense Council), born in Washington, D.C.
- Susan Kiefel, Australian lawyer & judge, born in Cairns, Australia
About January 17, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
