Notable people born on January 17

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People born on this day

Muhammad AliAmerican boxer (1942–2016)Born in 1942 · View source ↗1942

Michelle Obamalawyer and former First Lady of the United States (2009-2017)Born in 1964 · View source ↗1964

Jim CarreyCanadian-American actor and comedian (born 1962)Born in 1962 · View source ↗1962

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 17, 2026

Moon phaseNew MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction2 %

Distance to the Moon399,500 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacCapricornTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. AntonyA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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