January 17
What happened on this day:
1773 Captain James Cook becomes the first explorer to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1819 Simon Bolivar proclaims the Republic of Colombia.
1916 The Professional Pro Golfers Association : PGA is formed.
1917 The United States buys the Virgin Islands.
1973 Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life”” of the Philippines.”
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Famous Birthdays:
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1706 Benjamin Franklin : US Founding father
1820 Anne Bronte : Author
1899 Al Capone : Gangster
1931 James Earl Jones : Movie Actor
1942 Muhammed Ali : Pro Boxer
1949 Andy Kaufman : Movie Actor, Performer
1962 Jim Carrey : Movie Actor
1971 Kid Rock : Singer, Rapper
1983 Dwayne Wade
