Birthdays occurring on January, 17

1927

Eartha Kitt was born on January 17, 1927 I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma. More quotations from Eartha Kitt

1931

James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931 One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter. More quotations from James Earl Jones

1942

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 American boxer and activist, b.1942 At home I am a nice guy: but I don't want the world to know. Humble people, I've found, don't get very far. More quotations from Muhammad Ali

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)