Historical Events
- B-52/KC-135 tankers crash near Spanish coast at Palomares, 7 die
Historic Event
Martin Luther King Jr. opens campaign in Chicago
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Ivan, American tennis player, born in Los Angeles, California
- Don Myrah, American cyclist (Olympics 20th-96), born in Oakland, California
- Shabba Ranks [Rexton Gordon], Jamaican dancehall musician & reggae deejay (X-tra Naked), born in St. Ann, Jamaica
- Trish Johnson, British golfer (3 LPGA Tour titles; 19 LET wins), born in Bristol, England
Famous Deaths
- Vincent J Donehue, director (Lonelyhearts), dies of Hodgkin's at 50
1966 Highlights
About January 17, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
