Historical Events
Golf Major
Canadian Open Golf (La Canadienne), Montreal Municipal GC: Jocelyne Bourassa of Canada wins inaugural event in a playoff with Sandra Haynie & Judy Rankin
I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton records her song "I Will Always Love You" (later a huge hit for Whitney Houston) for RCA in Nashville
- US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Johnny Miller fires a record final round 63 (-8) to win his first major championship, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up John Schlee
Famous Birthdays
- Leander Paes, Indian tennis player, born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Louis Leterrier, French film director (The Incredible Hulk), born in Paris
Famous Deaths
- Luis Van Rooten, Mexican-born, American actor, author and translator (One Man's Family), dies at 66
Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973)
Brazilian modernist artist, dies at 86
About June 17, 1973
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Paul McCartney And Wings
#1 Song: Rubber Bullets - 10cc
