17 January 1929 January 16, 2013 Author: Staff Popeye the Sailor Man makes his first appearance in a cartoon strip Famous Words of Inspiration..."It is foolish to fear what you cannot avoid. Stultum est timere quod vitare non potes." Publius Syrus — Click here for more from Publius Syrus Related posts: 16 August 1929 18 January 1977 17 January 1991 Categories: History Tags: 17 January, 1929