On this day in music history - Sounds of Silence, by Simon & Garfunkel (1966)

Sounds of Silence

by Simon & Garfunkel

was released on January 17, 1966.

Born on this day – Andy Kaufman:

 

Actor

Comedian

January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984

Born on this day – Colette Ripert:

Actress

January 17, 1930 – May 20, 1930

Born on this day – Michèle Philippe:

Actress

January 17, 1926 – September 23, 1972

Credits:

Heures chaudes (1959); Man and Child (1956); Paris, Palace Hotel (1956); Les pépées au service secret (1956); French Cancan (1955); The Babes Make the Law (1955); Les clandestines (1954); Marriage Episodes (1954); His Father's Portrait (1953); Le club des 400 coups (1953); Une nuit à Megève (1953); Belle mentalité (1953); The Dream of Zorro (1952); Don Juan's Night of Love (1952); Chacun son tour (1951); L'aiguille rouge (1951); Tête blonde (1950); The Naked Woman (1949); Le coeur sur la main (1948); Le bal des pompiers (1948); Le dolmen tragique (1948); Carrefour du crime (1948); Le voleur se porte bien (1948); Par la fenêtre (1948); La grande Maguet (1947); Trente et quarante (1946); Hoboes in Paradise (1946); Blondine (1945); Le cavalier noir (1945).

Born on this day – Betty White:

 

Actress

Comedian

Animal Welfare Advocate

January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021

Credits:

Forky Asks a Question (2019); Trouble (2019); Toy Story 4 (2019); Fireside Chat with Esther (2015–2018); Young & Hungry (2017); Bones (2015–2017); Crowded (2016); SpongeBob SquarePants (2016); Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015); The Soul Man (2014); WWE Raw (2014); Pound Puppies (2010–2013); Mickey Mouse (2013); Save Me (2013); Betty White's Off Their Rockers (2012–2017); Marie (2012); The Client List (2012); The Lorax (2012); Betty White: I'm Still Hot (2011); The Lost Valentine (2011); Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010); Community (2010); You Again (2010); Glenn Martin DDS (2009–2010); The Middle (2010); Part Two: The Warm Mission (2009); The Bold and the Beautiful (2006–2009); 30 Rock (2009); The Proposal (2009); Love N' Dancing (2009); My Name Is Earl (2009); Boston Legal (2005–2008); Ponyo (2008); Ugly Betty (2007); Sea Tales (2007); Higglytown Heroes (2004–2007); The Simpsons (2000–2007); Family Guy (2006); Joey (2005); Complete Savages (2004–2005); The Third Wish (2005); Annie's Point (2005); Father of the Pride (2004); Malcolm in the Middle (2004); My Wife and Kids (2004); Everwood (2003–2004); The Practice (2004); Stealing Christmas (2003); I'm with Her (2003); Gary the Rat (2003); The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003); Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003); Bringing Down the House (2003); That '70s Show (2002–2003); King of the Hill (1999–2002); Providence (2002); Yes, Dear (2002); Teacher's Pet (2002); The Ellen Show (2001); The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001); The Retrievers (2001); Ladies Man (1999–2001); The Wild Thornberrys (2000); Tom Sawyer (2000); Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000); Ally McBeal (1999); The Story of Us (1999); Lake Placid (1999); Hercules (1999); L.A. Doctors (1998); Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas (1998); The Lionhearts (1998); Holy Man (1998); Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998); Hard Rain (1998); The Story of Santa Claus (1996); Suddenly Susan (1996); A Weekend in the Country (1996); The John Larroquette Show (1996); Maybe This Time (1995–1996); The Naked Truth (1995); Diagnosis Murder (1994); Bob (1993); The Golden Palace (1992–1993); The Golden Girls (1985–1992); Empty Nest (1989–1992); Chance of a Lifetime (1991); Nurses (1991); Carol & Company (1990); The Earth Day Special (1990); One to Grow On (1989); Days of Our Lives (1988); Santa Barbara (1988); Matlock (1987); D.C. Follies (1987); Alf Loves a Mystery (1987); Mama's Family (1983–1986); Who's the Boss? (1985); The Love Boat (1980–1985); St. Elsewhere (1985); Hotel (1984); Fame (1983); Madame's Place (1982); Eunice (1982); Love, Sidney (1982); Best of the West (1981); Stephanie (1981); The Gossip Columnist (1980); Before and After (1979); The Best Place to Be (1979); Snavely (1978); With This Ring (1978); The Betty White Show (1977–1978); The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973–1977); Ellery Queen (1975); Lucas Tanner (1975); The Odd Couple (1972); O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1972); Vanished (1971); The Pet Set (1971); Petticoat Junction (1969); That's Life (1968); Another World (1964); Kraft Theatre (1962); Advise & Consent (1962); Date with the Angels (1957–1958); The Millionaire (1956); Life with Elizabeth (1953–1955); Hollywood on Television (1949); Time to Kill (1945).

Born on this day – Anne Brontë:

Writer

January 17, 1820 – May 28, 1849

Credits:
Agnes Grey (1847); Collected Poems (2019); Selected Poems (1993); The Complete Poems of Anne Bronte (1971); The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848); Women Who Wrote (2020).

Gloria Steinem, on writing:

 I do not like to write - I like to have written.

- Gloria Steinem.