Historical Events
- Amazon announces it is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
Restrictions on Business and Travel
US President Donald Trump reinstates Cuban travel and business restrictions after they were loosened by President Obama
Famous Deaths
Helmut Kohl (1930-2017)
German chancellor (West Germany, 1982-90, unified Germany, 1990-98), dies at 87
- John G. Avildsen, American film director (Rocky, The Karate Kid), dies of cancer at 81
- Stephen Furst, American actor (Animal House, St. Elsewhere), dies from diabetes complications at 63
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About June 16, 2017
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
