What Happened on September 17, 2006

Historical Events

Federation Cup

Federation Cup Women's Tennis, Charleroi, Belgium: Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium withdraws with an injured knee with decisive doubles match level at 1-set all; Italy wins first ever title, 3-2

Famous Deaths

Alvin Wayne "Al" Casey, American rock and session guitarist (Duane Eddy: The Wrecking Crew), dies at 69
Dorothy Stratton, American coast guard officer (1st woman officer in US Coast Guard, SPARS), dies at 108
Patricia Kennedy Lawford, American socialite (b. 1924)

2006 Highlights