Thursday, 17th January 2013 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 60 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between -5°C and -1°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 17th January in Paris, FR.
On Thursday, 17th January 2013, Paris experienced cloudy conditions typical of the French capital's winter climate. The city, situated on the Seine in north-central France, has served as a major European centre of culture, politics and commerce for centuries. Those born on this date fell under the Capricorn zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Historical records reveal that 17th January has witnessed several significant moments across the centuries. In 1945, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who had saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust, was taken into Soviet custody during the Siege of Budapest and vanished from public view, becoming one of history's most mysterious disappearances. More than five centuries earlier, in 1377, Gregory XI, the last Avignon pope, entered Rome after a four-month journey, returning the papacy to its original seat and ending the papal residence in Avignon.
Beyond these historical events, the date has marked transitions and turning points in modern history. The significance of 17th January demonstrates how single days can carry profound historical weight across different eras and continents. DayAtlas provides users with comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 17th January 2013
Seasons rotate; the turning itself remains constant.
Fortune of the Day
17th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 17th January blend typical Capricorn ambition with unexpected grace thanks to Venus influence. They appear reserved and structured, yet possess subtle emotional depth and harmony-seeking nature. This combination creates thoughtful achievers with quiet artistic sensibility.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their discipline and dependability are admirable; they complete long-term projects with remarkable patience. However, they tend toward self-criticism and can appear overly serious. Their capacity to express joy could be more visible.
Love In relationships, these individuals offer unwavering loyalty and deep feeling revealed gradually over time. Venus influence grants them charm and sensuality as trust develops. They value partners who provide stability and authenticity.
Caree & Finance Professional ambition drives them toward positions of responsibility and financial security. Money management is instinctive; they systematically build wealth. Creative or interpersonal roles naturally activate their Venus dimension.
Health These natives risk overwork and should prioritize regular relaxation and downtime. Physical constitution is robust, yet emotional stress relief through movement or art proves beneficial. Balance between duty and pleasure is vital for wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Water).
Fun Facts About 17th January
Name Days in Your Language: Anthony, Antoine, Antoinette, Anton, Antonia, Antonio, Antony, Antwan, Ben, Benita, Benito, Benjamin, Bennie, Benny, Toni, Tony
Someone born on this day in 2013 would be 13 years old today — just 4,829 days into life, which is roughly 115,906 hours, 6,954,413 minutes, or 417,264,827 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 17. day of the year.
There are 348 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 3 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 17th January
- Peio Canales, Spanish footballer (2005)
- Robin Roefs, Dutch footballer (2003)
- Samuel, American singer based in South Korea. (2002)
- Enzo Fernández, Argentinian footballer (2001)
- Kang Chan-hee, South Korean singer and actor (2000)
- Devlin DeFrancesco, Canadian race car driver (2000)
- Ayo Dosunmu, American basketball player (2000)
- Isa Briones, American actor and singer (1999)
- Sophie Molineux, Australian cricketer (1998)
- Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, French footballer (1998)
Lives Remembered on 17th January
- Blowfly, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1939) (2016)
- Melvin Day, New Zealand painter and historian (born 1923) (2016)
- V. Rama Rao, Indian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor of Sikkim (born 1935) (2016)
- Sudhindra Thirtha, Indian religious leader (born 1926) (2016)
- Ken Furphy, English footballer and manager (born 1931) (2015)
- Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress and producer (born 1931) (2015)
- Don Harron, Canadian actor and screenwriter (born 1924) (2015)
- Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, Indian spiritual leader, 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq (born 1915) (2014)
- Francine Lalonde, Canadian educator and politician (born 1940) (2014)
- Alistair McAlpine, Baron McAlpine of West Green, English businessman and politician (born 1942) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 17th January
- Christian feast day: Anthony the Great
- Christian feast day: Blessed Angelo Paoli
- Christian feast day: Blessed Gamelbert of Michaelsbuch
- Christian feast day: Charles Gore (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: Jenaro Sánchez Delgadillo (one of Saints of the Cristero War)
- Christian feast day: Mildgyth
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Pontmain
- Christian feast day: Sulpitius the Pious
- Christian feast day: January 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- National Day (Menorca, Spain)
- The opening ceremony of Patras Carnival, celebrated until Clean Monday. (Patras, Greece)
What Happened on 17th January?
- President Barack Obama announces the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an agreement intended to limit Iran's nuclear program. (2016)
- Former cyclist Lance Armstrong confesses to his doping in an airing of Oprah's Next Chapter. (2013)
- Shahzad Luqman is murdered by members of Golden Dawn in Petralona, Athens, leading the creation of new measures to combat race-based attacks in Greece. (2013)
- Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. (2010)
- British Airways Flight 38 crashes short of the runway at Heathrow Airport, injuring 47. (2008)
- The Doomsday Clock is set to five minutes to midnight in response to North Korea's nuclear testing. (2007)