Historical Events
Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall
"Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall", musical comedy/variety television special with Julie Andrews & Carol Burnett premieres on CBS
- Brothers John and Clarence Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so
Event of Interest
US President John F. Kennedy accepts an honorary degree from Yale
Famous Birthdays
- Erika Salumäe, Estonian track cyclist (first Olympic gold medal for Estonia; women's sprint 1988 USSR, 92; World C'ship gold 1987, 89), born in Pärnu, Estonia
- Rob B [Birch], British singer (Stereo MCs - "Connected"), born in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, England
About June 11, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
- #1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley