Historical Events
- East Berliner Peter Fechter flees over Berlin Wall
- Robert White in X-15 sets altitude record of 108 km (354,300 ft)
- Senate rejects medicare for aged
- US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Sage, American actor, born in New York
- Jay Barrs, American archer (Olympic gold 1988, 92, 96), born in Jacksonville, Florida
About July 17, 1962
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roses Are Red (My Love) - Bobby Vinton
#1 Song: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
