Historical Events
Sports History
Chicago Cub Lou Brock is 2nd to HR into Polo Grounds right-center field bleachers
- FIFA World Cup Final, Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile: Brazil go 1-down early but recover to beat Czechoslovakia, 3-1
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Jack Nicklaus wins his first major title by 3 strokes in an 18-hole playoff with Arnold Palmer
Famous Birthdays
- (Martin) "Bap" Kennedy, Irish singer-songwriter ("Moonlight Kiss"; "Sailor's Revenge"), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 2016)
- Ed Brady, American NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Morris, Illinois
- Michael Monroe, Finnish singer (Hanoi Rocks), born in Helsinki, Finland
Famous Weddings
Jack Nicholson
American actor Jack Nicholson (25) weds American actress Sandra Knight (22) in Los Angeles, California; divorce in 1968
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About June 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 10 months and 10 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
