Event:
U.S. President Barack Obama vows to veto additional sanctions proposed by Congress against Iran, citing the delicacy of international talks currently underway with the nation regarding limitations on its nuclear program
More Notable Events on January 17:
1991 Operation Desert Storm begins - U.S. led allies vs Iraq
1969 Beatles release Yellow Submarine album in UK
1962 A NASA civilian pilot Neil Armstrong takes X-15 to 40,690 m
1955 Submarine Nautilus begins 1st nuclear-powered test voyage
1946 United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting
