Historical Events
- France asks Germany for terms of surrender in WW II
- General De Gaulle departs Bordeaux for London
- Germany occupiers ration bread in Holland
- USSR occupies Estonia
- World War II: sinking of the RMS Lancastria by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France
Famous Birthdays
- Alton Kelley, American graphic artist, known for concert posters and album cover art (Grateful Dead -"Workingman's Dead"; Steve Miller Band - "Book of Dreams"), born in Houlton, Maine (d. 2008)
- Bobby Bell, American College/Pro Football HOF linebacker (Uni of Minnesota; Super Bowl 1970 KC Chiefs; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1969; First-team All-Pro 1970; Pro Bowl 1970, 71, 72), born in Shelby, North Carolina
- Chuck Rainey, American jazz and session bassist (Steely Dan; Quincy Jones; Aretha Franklin; Mose Allison), born in Cleveland, Ohio
George Akerlof (82 years old)
American economist (The Market for Lemons) and 2001 Nobel laureate, born in New Haven, Connecticut
- Tony Marlow, British Conservative Party politician, born in Greenwich, London
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Harden, English biochemist (Nobel Prize 1929), dies at 74
About June 17, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
