Historical Events
Event of Interest
ANC leader Nelson Mandela, recently sentenced to life imprisonment, is awarded the Joliot Curie Gold Medal for Peace
- Don Campbell sets record for turbine vehicle, 690.91 kph (429.31 mph)
- Great Britain performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Morgan [Greer], American singer ("My Kind of Livin'"), born in Kingston Springs, Tennessee
- Heather Langenkamp, American actress (Marie-Just the 10 of Us), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
About July 17, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rag Doll - The 4 Seasons Featuring the "Sound of Frankie Valli"
#1 Song: A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
