Historical Events
- US Submarine Nautilus begins 1st nuclear-powered test voyage
Famous Birthdays
- Kazumasa Akiyama, Japanese jazz-fusion guitarist (Dig My Style), born in Tokyo, JApan
- Steve Earle, American roots-rock singer-songwriter (Guitar Town), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Weddings
Charles Manson
American murderer Charles Manson (20) weds American waitress Rosalie Jean Willis (17); divorce in 1958
1955 Highlights
About January 17, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Finger Of Suspicion - Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers
