Historical Events
Cronin's Pinch HRs
Player-manager Joe Cronin of Red Sox hits two 3-run pinch home runs
Famous Birthdays
Barry Manilow (80 years old)
American pop singer, and piano player ("Mandy": "Daybreak"; "I Write The Songs"; "Copacabana"), born in New York City
- Burt Rutan, American aerospace engineer, born in Estacada, Oregon
- Christopher Brown, English composer, born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Newt Gingrich (80 years old)
American politician (Rep-R-GA, 1979-99) and Speaker of the House (1995-97), born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
About June 17, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
