Historical Events
- 14th ACE Cable Awards: Bravo! wins the Golden CableACE for its dedication to films, cultural arts and performing arts programming
- AFC Championship, Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami: Buffalo Bills beat Miami Dolphins, 29-10
- NFC Championship, Candlestick Park, SF: Dallas Cowboys beat San Francisco 49ers, 30-20
- Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45")
Famous Deaths
- Albert Hourani, English historian (b. 1915)
- Barbara Buczek, Polish pianist, composer (Anekumena – Concerto for 89 Instruments; Two Impressions), and teacher, dies at 53
- Ger ter Horst, Dutch soccer trainer (Sparta), dies
About January 17, 1993
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 30 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
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