Historical Events
Event of Interest
NASA civilian pilot Neil Armstrong takes X-15 to 40,690m
- Roy Harris' 8th Symphony, premieres in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
Jim Carrey (61 years old)
Canadian-American actor (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dumb & Dumber, The Mask), born in Ontario Canada
- Sebastian Junger, American journalist & author, born in Belmont, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Gerrit Achterberg, Dutch poet (Dead End), dies of a heart attack at 56
About January 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Twist - Chubby Checker
#1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
