1989⚡ Event
Stockton schoolyard shooting
Patrick Purdy opened fire in an elementary school in Stockton, California, killing 5 and wounding 32 others.
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What Happened on January 17?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 17 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 17(5)
1998⚡ Event
Drudge Report Breaks Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal
The Drudge Report became the first news source to publicly break the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal.
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1999⚡ Event
Little Saigon Protests
In Little Saigon, California, protests began after the owner of a video rental store displayed an image of Ho Chi Minh.
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2002⚡ Event
Mount Nyiragongo Eruption
Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, began an eruption that killed hundreds and left about 120,000 people homeless.
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2010⚡ Event
Jos Riots
The first spate of violence between Muslims and Christians began in Jos, Nigeria, resulting in over 200 deaths.
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Famous Birthdays on January 17(5)
Notable Deaths on January 17(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Lucile Randon dies
Lucile Randon, a French supercentenarian, has died at the age of 118. She was born in 1904.
2025🕊️ Death
Didier Guillaume
Didier Guillaume was a French politician and the 25th Minister of State of Monaco.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jules Feiffer
Jules Feiffer was an American cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and educator.
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2025🕊️ Death
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat was a Mongolian politician and the 1st President of Mongolia.
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January 17 in History
January 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1989 to the present day.
Major Events on January 17
Among the most notable events on January 17: Stockton schoolyard shooting (1989), Drudge Report Breaks Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (1998), Little Saigon Protests (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 17
Notable figures born on January 17 include Kang Chan-hee, Enzo Fernández, Samuel. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 17
Remembered figures who died on January 17 include Lucile Randon, Didier Guillaume, Jules Feiffer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 17?
- January 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 17?
- One of the most notable events on January 17 is: Stockton schoolyard shooting.
- Who was born on January 17?
- Famous figures born on January 17 include Kang Chan-hee, Enzo Fernández, Samuel.
- How many historical events happened on January 17?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 17, spanning centuries of world history.
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