January 17, 2024

2024-01-17

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Chinese Horoscope: Dragon

Jewish Year: 5784

Observances

Historical Events

• 1706 - Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston, Massachusetts.
• 1961 - The United States launches its first satellite, Explorer 1.
• 1994 - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Northridge, California, causing widespread damage.