JANUARY 17, 2025 | WORLD WATERFOWL DAY | NATIONAL CLASSY DAY | POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY | NATIONAL BOOTLEGGER'S DAY | NATIONAL HOT BUTTERED RUM DAY
JANUARY 17, 2025 | WORLD WATERFOWL DAY | NATIONAL CLASSY DAY | POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY | NATIONAL BOOTLEGGER'S DAY | NATIONAL HOT BUTTERED RUM DAY
WORLD WATERFOWL DAY | January 17
WORLD WATERFOWL DAY
January 17 is World Waterfowl Day and we are spreading awareness, knowledge, and interest for waterfowl, as well as the conservation of these birds and their habitats. Come discover more about this New International Day...
National Classy Day
NATIONAL CLASSY DAY
On National Classy Day, we celebrate those who are graced with the ability to live their lives with class, passion, and who are driven to share it with others. On January 17th, honor those class acts and commemorate the birth of one of the most legendary comedians ever to walk the Earth. More right here...
POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY
January 17 marks the 95th Birthday of the world’s most famous spinach loving, nautical hero — it's Popeye the Sailor Man! Today, we are taking epic strides to honor this legendary sailor who is tough and fit with tons of grit, as one of America’s most renown, pop-culture icons. After all, he yam what he yam! Learn about our Founder...
National Bootlegger's Day
NATIONAL BOOTLEGGER'S DAY National Bootlegger's Day on January 17th recognizes an era when bootleggers became legendary. This is a neat Day...
Hot Buttered Rum Day
NATIONAL HOT BUTTERED RUM DAY
On January 17th, National Hot Buttered Rum Day warms us up during mid-January. More to learn...
Coming on January 18, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY
NATIONAL USE YOUR GIFT CARD DAY
NATIONAL PEKING DUCK DAY
NATIONAL THESAURUS DAY
NATIONAL MICHIGAN DAY
January 17th Celebrated History
1871
Inventor Andrew S. Hallidie received the first U.S. patent for the cable car. His invention described in U.S. patent No.110,971 consisted of a series of pulleys and cables designed to transport a bucket or car along a track. In 1873, Hallidie oversaw the installation of the first cable car in San Francisco, California at Clay Street.
1928
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 1656,522 for an automatic photo-developing machine to Anatol M. Josepho. He called it a Photomaton, and today it's called a photo booth.
1929
Popeye the Sailor Man appears for the first time in the Thimble Theatre comic strip. The artist, E.C. Segar created the strip and the spinach-loving character.
1955
The USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, departed on its first voyage under the leadership of Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson.
January 17th Celebrated Birthdays
Benjamin Franklin - 1706
One of America's most recognized Founding Fathers, Franklin was instrumental in several facets of the American Revolution. He was also a prolific inventor and man of science.
Al Capone - 1899
The most notorious gangster of the Prohibition era, Capone led the Chicago Outfit.
Betty White - 1922
The American actress and comedian's enduring career spans more than 80 years. Her performances began in the days of radio and soon landed her first sitcom, Life with Elizabeth. Through the years, White has thrilled audiences on shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland.
James Earl Jones - 1931
Considered one of the most respected actors on stage and screen, Jones' career spans more than six decades. His resonant voice and powerful stage presence leave an indelible performance on every role he plays.