Historical Events
- 71st Tony Awards: "Dear Evan Hansen" (musical) & "Oslo" (play) win
French Open Men's Tennis
French Open Men's Tennis: Spaniard Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland 6–2, 6–3, 6–1; becomes first man to win French title 10 times
- Jailbreak by militants in Beni, DR Congo kills 11 and frees 900 prisoners
Event of Interest
Japan passes law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate
- Puerto Rico votes overwhelming in favor of statehood in a status referendum with 97% in favor despite a low turnout of 23%
- Stanley Cup Final, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Nashville Predators, 2-0 for 4-2 series win; Penguins back-to-back champions
Famous Deaths
- Rosalie Sorrels, American traditional folk singer-songwriter ("Up Is A Nice Place To Be"; "Nevada Moon"), dies at 83
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About June 11, 2017
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
