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Learn about the most intriguing events and historical facts that occurred on January 17 throughout history. The seventeenth day of the Gregorian calendar is January 17th. On this day, Matt Drudge broke the story of the Clinton-Lewinskey controversy, 11 Boston robbers committed the Great Brinks Robbery, and the United States paid $25 million to Denmark for the Virgin Islands.
Capricorn is the zodiac sign for January 17th. Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, and Al Capone all had famous birthdays. National Hot Buttered Rum Day is observed on January 17th.
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(January 17, 1917) |
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(January 17, 1995) |
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(Died on January 17, 2020) |
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