Day of the year
January 17
Born on January 17? You're a Capricorn with the Garnet birthstone.
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January 17 Zodiac Sign
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Element: Earth
disciplinedresponsibleambitiouspatientresourceful
Birthstone
Garnet
Birth Flower
Carnation
Season
Winter
Numerology 9
A number of compassion, completion, and humanitarian spirit.
January 17: This Day in History
- 1706— Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 1893— Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii was overthrown in a coup backed by American businessmen.
- 1945— Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw from Nazi German occupation.
- 1995— A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Kobe, Japan, killing over 6,400 people.
Famous Birthdays on January 17
- Benjamin Franklin (1706) — Founding Father, inventor, and statesman
- Muhammad Ali (1942) — heavyweight boxing champion known as The Greatest
- Jim Carrey (1962) — Canadian-American comedian and actor
- Zooey Deschanel (1980) — actress and singer known for New Girl
- Kid Rock (1971) — rock and rap musician
What Happens on January 17?
Benjamin Franklin DayDitch Your New Year's Resolution Day (informal)
Did You Know? January 17 Fun Facts
- Benjamin Franklin, born January 17, 1706, invented bifocals, the lightning rod, and the flexible urinary catheter, among many other innovations.
- Muhammad Ali, born January 17, 1942, was one of the most celebrated and controversial athletes in the history of sports.
- Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel share January 17 as their birthday, both known for their distinctive comedic and quirky personas.
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