Historical Events
- Bexit negotiations begin between United Kingdom and the European Union in Brussels
- First full genetic study of cats published in "Nature Ecology and Evolution", reveals domesticated 9,000 years ago, descended from one species (African wildcat)
- Record 65.6 million people displaced around the world in 2016 reported by UN refugee agency
- Russia warns the US it will target US and allied aircraft over Syria after US fighter shoots down Syrian warplane
Famous Deaths
- Brian Cant, British stage and screen actor and children's television presenter (Play School, 1964-85), dies at 83
- Brian Kenny, British Army officer, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander (Europe), dies at 83
- Tony DiCicco, American soccer coach (US women 1994-99; FIFA Women's World Cup gold 1999; FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup gold 2008), dies from cancer at 68
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About June 19, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 10 months and 10 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
