1989⚡ Event
Stockton schoolyard shooting
Patrick Purdy opened fire in an elementary school in Stockton, California, killing 5 and wounding 32 others.
law
What Happened on January 17?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 17 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
politicslaw
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.
politics
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.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Jos Riots
The first spate of violence between Muslims and Christians began in Jos, Nigeria, resulting in over 200 deaths.
religiondisaster
Birthdays on January 17(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Kang Chan-hee
Kang Chan-hee is a South Korean singer and actor.
musicentertainment
2002🎂 Birth
Samuel
Samuel is an American singer based in South Korea.
musicentertainment
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.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Jules Feiffer
Jules Feiffer was an American cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and educator.
artsliteratureentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat was a Mongolian politician and the 1st President of Mongolia.
politics
January 17 in History
January 17 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 17
Examples currently recorded for January 17 include Stockton schoolyard shooting (1989), Drudge Report Breaks Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (1998), Little Saigon Protests (1999). View all events →
Birthdays on January 17
People recorded as born on January 17 include Kang Chan-hee, Enzo Fernández, Samuel. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 17: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 17?
- One event currently recorded for January 17 is: Stockton schoolyard shooting.
- Who was born on January 17?
- People recorded as born on January 17 include Kang Chan-hee, Enzo Fernández, Samuel.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 17?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 17.
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