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Saturday, 17 January 2026

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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1880
Mack Sennett, created Keystone Kops
US 146 yrs ago
1942
Muhammed Ali, who floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.
US 84 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1943
It was Tin Can Drive Day.
US 83 yrs ago
1957
Nine county commission recommends creation of BART.
US 69 yrs ago