Wednesday January 17, 1996
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

January 17, 1996: Day of the Week

January 17, 1996 was the 17th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 349 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Wednesday.

If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mercredi.

A person born on this day will be 28 years old today. If that same person saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $776.40 today.

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Here’s the January 1996 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1996 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).

January 17, 1996 Historical Event(s)

1996
The Czech Republic applies for membership of the European Union.

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