What Happened on June 23, 2017

Historical Events

Bridge Over Troubled Water

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" single organized by Simon Cowell for those affected by Grenfell tower fire reaches No. 1 in UK charts

  • Landslide in Xinmo village, Sichuan province, China kills 15 with more than 100 missing
  • NHL Draft: Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) center Nico Hischier first pick by New Jersey Devils
  • Saudi Arabia and allies, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain issue list of 13 conditions to Qatar in return for lifting sanctions, including closing Al Jazeera TV

About June 23, 2017

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
  • UK #1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Artists For Grenfell