Historical Events
Hall of Fame
Sci-Fi author Anne McCaffrey inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame
Famous Weddings
- Model Bianca Balti (22) weds Italian photographer assistant Christian Lucidi
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Franz, American actor (The Caine Mutiny, Invaders From Mars, Young Lions), dies from emphysema and heart disease at 86
- Cláudio Besserman Vianna, aka "Bussunda", Brazilian comedian (b. 1962)
- Julian Slade, English popular composer (Salad Days), dies at 76
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About June 17, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean
#1 Song: Maneater - Nelly Furtado
