Historical Events
Pro Wrestling
Bruno Sammartino beats Buddy Rogers in NYC, to become WWWF champ
- Houston Colt .45's Don Notterbart no-hits Phillies, 4-1
- US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Jon Koncak, NBA center (Orlando Magic)
- Page McConnell, American songwriter and keyboardist (Phish), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- John Wilce, physician and former head football coach at the Ohio State University (b. 1888)
Died in 1963 1963 Highlights
About May 17, 1963
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
#1 Song: From Me To You - The Beatles
