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17 January 2021
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2010 - The first spate of violence between Muslims and Christians began in Jos, Nigeria, and would end in more than 200 deaths.Ethno-religious conflict in central Nigeria
Anniversary
2002 - Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, began an eruption that killed hundreds and left about 120,000 people homeless in the nearby town of Goma.Active volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Anniversary
1999 - In Little Saigon, California, a series of protests began when the owner of a video rental store displayed an image of Ho Chi Minh.Neighborhood in Orange, California, United States
Anniversary
1998 - The Drudge Report became the first news source to break the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal to the public.American political website
Anniversary
1989 - Patrick Purdy opened fire in an elementary school in Stockton, California, killing 5 and wounding 32 others.1989 mass shooting in Stockton, California, U.S.
Historical events
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Notable births
Born
2002 - Samuel, American singer based in South Korea.American singer (born 2002)
Born
2001 - Enzo Fernández, Argentinian footballerArgentine footballer (born 2001)
Born
2000 - Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actorSouth Korean singer and actor (born 2000)
Born
2000 - Ayo Dosunmu, American basketball playerAmerican basketball player (born 2000)
Notable deaths
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Sky
Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
15.4% illuminated
Lunar age: 3.8 days
Sun zodiac
Capricorn
27.60 degrees
Constellation: Sagittarius
Moon zodiac
Pisces
20.11 degrees
Constellation: Aquarius
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.