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On January the 17th
1995 
A strong earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, hit Kobe, Japan, resulting in extensive property damage and the death of more than 6,300 people.
1962 
Canadian actor, Jim Carrey, was born in Ontario, Canada. He is most known for his performances in a series of slapstick comedy films, but is also highly regarded as an accomplished actor for his performances in drama films such as The Truman Show, The Majestic and Man on the Moon.
1950 
One of the biggest robberies of all time took place in Boston, Massachusetts, when over 2 million dollars were stolen from the offices of an armoured car company.
1949 
American comedian, Andy Kaufman, was born in New York. He is most remembered by his role in the hit TV series, Taxi.
1949 
The first ever situation comedy (sitcom), The Goldbergs, premiered on American television. It was produced until 1947.
1946 
The first session of the UN Security Council was held.
1945 
Soviet forces captured the Polish city of Warsaw.
1929 
The famous cartoon, Popeye the Sailor Man, appeared for the first time in the Thimble, Comic Strip Theater.
1899 
American gangster, Al Capone, was born in New York.
1819 
The republic of Colombia was declared by the revolutionary Simon Bolivar.
1773 
James Cook became the first explorer to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1706 
American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, was born in Boston Massachusetts. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States.
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