Historical Events
Historic Publication
"Things Fall Apart" by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe published by Heinemann - considered most widely read book in African literature
Event of Interest
Radio Moscow reports execution of Hungarian ex-premier Imre Nagy
- The Wooden Roller Coaster at Playland, which is in the Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, Canada opened, and is still open to this day
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Farrelly, American film director (Dumb and Dumber), born in Cumberland, Rhode Island
- Daniel McVicar, American actor (Clarke-Bold & Beautiful), born in Independence, Missouri
- Derek Lee Ragin, American countertenor, born in West Point, New York
- Des Drummond, Jamaican rugby league winner (24 Tests Great Britain, 4 England; Leigh RLFC, Warrington RLFC), born in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica (d. 2022)
- Jello Biafra [Eric Reed Boucher], American musician and activist (Dead Kennedys), born in Boulder, Colorado
- Sam Hamad, Syrian-born Canadian politician, born in Damascus, Syria
About June 17, 1958
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis
