Historical Events
- OPEC agrees at a meeting of ministers in Vienna, to reduce members' oil production quotas by 1.5 million barrels per day
Historic Expedition
President Bill Clinton posthumously raises William Clark's rank from Lieutenant to Captain, and gave the titles of Honorary Sergeant to Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who served as guide, and York, a person enslaved by William Clark, who assisted the expedition party
Famous Birthdays
- Enzo Fernández, Argentine footballer (2022 FIFA World Cup Young Player Award), born in San Martin, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Gregory Corso, American beat poet, dies of prostate cancer at 70
- Norris Turney, American jazz flute and saxophone player (Billy Eckstine, 1947-48; Duke Ellington Orchestra, 1968-73), dies at 79
About January 17, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Love Don't Cost A Thing - Jennifer Lopez
