Birthdays occurring on January, 17

1949

Andy Kaufman was born on January 17, 1949 I never told a joke in my life. More quotations from Andy Kaufman

1962

Jim Carrey was born on January 17, 1962 Canadian actor. b.1962,Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. More quotations from Jim Carrey

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)