Historical Events
- 11.08" (28.14 cm) of rainfall, Holly, Colorado (state 24-hour record)
- 1st bombing by B-52 (50 km north of Saigon)
- British rock band The Kinks arrive in NYC beginning their 1st US tour
Famous Birthdays
Dan Jansen (58 years old)
American speed skater (Olympic gold 1984, 88, 92), born in West Allis, Wisconsin
- Danny McManus, CFL quarterback (Edmonton Eskimos)
- David Longdon, English progressive rock musician (Big Big Train), born in Nottingham, England
- Dermontti Dawson, American NFL center (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Lexington, Kentucky
- Kami Cotler, American actress (The Waltons - "Elizabeth"), born in Long Beach, California
- Mike Magnante, American baseball pitcher (KC Royals), born in Glendale, California
- Ray Seals, American NFL defensive end (Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers), born in Syracuse, New York
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Meijer, Dutch leader of fascist Dutch National & Black Front, dies at 60
Died in 1965 1965 Highlights
About June 17, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops
#1 Song: Crying In The Chapel - Elvis Presley
