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Famous Birthdays on January 17

Zodiac SignCapricorn

Born January 17, 2026?Year of the Horse

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Notable People Born on January 17

Birthday Zodiac: Capricorn

Everyone born on January 17 shares the Western zodiac sign Capricorn. The Chinese zodiac animal, however, depends on the birth year — someone born on January 17 in 2026 is a Horse, while a person born on the same date in 2014 is also a Horse (the cycle repeats every 12 years). Explore the Chinese calendar for more.

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