Historical Events
- Bloodless coup in Iraq led by General Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
- The Beatles' animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Littleford, American comedian, born in Nashville, Tennessee
- Bitty Schram, American actress, born in New York
About July 17, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grazing In The Grass - Hugh Masekela
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Equals
