Historical Events
- British House of Commons debates Profumo-Christine Keeler affair
- Supreme Court rules against Bible reading/prayer in public schools
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Kinnear, American actor and talk show host (Talk Soup, Sabrina, Later), born in Logansport, Indiana
- Kevin Glover, American NFL center (Detroit Lions), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Alain F B Alanbrooke, 1st viscount of Brookeborough, dies at 79
- John Cowper Powys, British writer and critic (Wood & Stone, Wolf Solent), dies at 90
- John Whiting, British actor, dramatist and critic (PT Raiders, The Devils, The Good Companions), dies of cancer at 45
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About June 17, 1963
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sukiyaki - Kyu Sakamoto
- #1 Song: I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers