Historical Events
- Country entertainer Minnie Pearl suffers a stroke at 78
- South Africa abolishes last of its apartheid laws
Event of Interest
The body of the 12th US President, Zachary Taylor, is exhumed to test how he died; rumors had persisted since his death in 1850 of arsenic poisoning - no evidence of this was found
US Golf Open
US Open Golf, Hazeline National GC: Payne Stewart wins a Monday playoff with 1987 champion Scott Simpson
Famous Deaths
- Leo Koury, American murderer (FBI Most Wanted List - never caught), dies under an assumed name in hospital at 56
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About June 17, 1991
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rush Rush - Paula Abdul
#1 Song: I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd
