Historical Events
- Battle between Muslims & Christians in Cairo, 14 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Kyle Boller, American football quarterback
- Shane Watson, Australian Test cricket all-rounder (2005-2015), born in Ipswich, Queensland
Famous Deaths
- Richard O'Connor, British general (b. 1889)
- Yitzhak Zuckerman [Itzhak Zuckerman], Jewish resistance hero in World War II and one of the few survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, dies at 65
- Zerna Sharp, American writer and educator (Dick and Jane) (b. 1889)
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About June 17, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Medley - Stars On 45
#1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson
