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Saturday, 17 January 2026

Day 17 of 2026  ·  348 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 03
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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1771
Charles Brockden Brown, father of the American novel.
US Arts & Culture 255 yrs ago
1931
James Earl Jones, actor, man with the golden voice.
US Arts & Culture 95 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1929
Popeye makes first appearance, in comic strip "Thimble Theatre."
US Arts & Culture 97 yrs ago