Today's Horoscope for Libra

January 17, 2026

Your mind wanders to faraway places, and your imagination is kindled with thoughts of the exotic, mystical, and fantastic. You feel restless and bored by your daily routine. You may be unable to concentrate on mundane matters and you may find yourself daydreaming. If you can't get away, watch a movie or read a book that will let your mind wander to those places you want to be.

Power Numbers: 10, 42, 40, 48, 19, 16

Born Today: Benjamin Franklin, Anne Bronte, Anton Chekhov, Eartha Kitt, James Earl Jones, Muhammad Ali, Jim Carrey

Quick Quote: "First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity."
-- George Bernard Shaw

Random Fact: The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.

Today in History:
1861: Flush toilet patented by Mr. Thomas Crapper (Honest!)
1972: Section of Memphis' Highway 51 South renamed Elvis Presley Blvd
1757: German Diet declares war on Prussia
1988: "Teddy and Alice" closes at Minskoff Theater New York City after 77 performances
1963: Wilt Chamberlain of NBA San Francisco Warriors scores 67 points vs Los Angeles
1977: KC releases Tommy Davis, ends an 18-year career with 10 teams
1914: Gerhart Hauptmann's "Der Bogen des Odysseus," premieres in Berlin
1989: Murden and Metz are 1st women to reach South Pole overland (on skis)
1832: Johannes van den Bosch appointed Governor-General of Dutch-Indies
1991: Operation Desert Storm begins - U.S. led allies vs Iraq

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