Historical Events
Music History
"Cheeseburger In Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett peaks at #32
Sports History
Ron Guidry sets Yankee record with 18 strike-outs
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army kill an RUC officer and kidnap another near Crossmaglen, County Armagh
Famous Birthdays
- Isabelle Delobel, French ice dancer (World Champion 2008), born in Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Kumiko Aso, Japanese actress, born in Sanmu, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Cully Richards, actor (Don't Call Me Charlie), dies at 68
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About June 17, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
