On this day: January 17

CIA Publishes Declassified UFO Files from 1940s–1990s

On Jan. 17, 2016, the CIA released a trove of declassified documents on unidentified aerial phenomena, spanning reports, analyses and internal correspondence from the mid-20th century to the 1990s, aiming to clarify past investigations but leaving some questions unresolved.

FDA Orders Withdrawal of Popular Drug Following Reported Deaths

On January 17, 1988, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the removal of a widely used prescription medication from the market after linked fatalities and safety concerns prompted regulators to act.

Earnest Byner’s Goal-Line Fumble Costs Browns in 1988 AFC Championship

On January 17, 1988, in the AFC Championship at Cleveland Stadium, Browns running back Earnest Byner fumbled at the 1-yard line late in the fourth quarter, ending a potential game-winning drive and sealing a 23–20 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Gary Anderson's First Missed Field Goal Comes in NFC Title Game

Kicker Gary Anderson, previously perfect on field-goal attempts all season, missed his first try during the January 17, 1999 NFC Championship Game, a turning point that contributed to the Minnesota Vikings' loss and ended their bid for a Super Bowl appearance.