Birthdays occurring on January, 17

1863

David Lloyd George was born on January 17, 1863 British prime minister. 1863-1945 Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. More quotations from David Lloyd George

1880

Mack Sennett was born on January 17, 1880 American motion picture producer and film director who made a significant contribution to silent films in the United States with the frenetic slapstick comedy that he introduced and perfected. 1880-1960 We never make sport of religion, politics, race or mothers. A mother never gets hit with a custard pie. Mothers-in-law-yes. But mothers-never. More quotations from Mack Sennett

1886

Ronald Firbank was born on January 17, 1886 I hear it's the Hebrew in Heaven, sir. Spanish is seldom spoken. More quotations from Ronald Firbank

Deaths occurring on January, 17

1705

John Ray died on January 17, 1705 English naturalist and botanist, 1627-1705 Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. More quotations from John Ray

1893

Rutherford B. Hayes died on January 17, 1893 American statesman and president (19), 1822-1893 It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as a factor in our politics should disappear...' More quotations from Rutherford B. Hayes

1911

Francis Galton died on January 17, 1911 (Statistics are) the only tools by which an opening can be cut through the formidable thicket of difficulties that bars the path of those who pursue the Science of Man More quotations from Francis Galton

1972

Betty Smith (writer) died on January 17, 1972 American author and folk singer, 1896-1972 Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory. More quotations from Betty Smith (writer)