Who was born on January 17?

On Wednesday, January 17, the 17th day of the year, there are 349 days left in the year

HISTORY OF THE DAY

In 1995, a powerful earthquake struck Kobe, Japan, killing more than 6,400 people.

BORN TODAY

1899 – Alphonse Capone, American mobster, leader of one of the largest gangs in Chicago.

1933 – Dalida, Italian-French singer.

1942 – Muhammad Ali, American boxer, Olympic champion, three-time world champion.

1974 – Mitya Fomin, Russian singer.