Historical Events
It's a Bird... It's A Plane...It's Superman
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams' musical "It's a Bird... It's A Plane...It's Superman" closes at Alvin Theatre, NYC. after 129 performances
- Indians set club record by hitting 7 HR in 15-2 win over Detroit
- Jim Ryun sets mile record (3m51s3)
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Bradley, American golfer (4 PGA Tour wins), born in Largo, Florida
- Nemesio Cervantes [El Mencho], Mexican drug lord, most-wanted man in Mexico, responsible for 1/3 all drugs into US, born in Aguililla, Mexico
- Sten Tolgfors, Swedish politician, born in Forshaga, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- August Baeyens, Flemish composer (Piranesi Suite), dies at 71
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About July 17, 1966
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hanky Panky - Tommy James And The Shondells
#1 Song: Get Away - Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames
