Historical Events
- China launches its Shenzhou-12 spacecraft with three astronauts arriving at its new space station Tiangong six and a half hours later
Juneteenth
US President Joe Biden signs into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act making June 19th a federal holiday commemorating emancipation
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth Kaunda, 1st President of Zambia (1964-91), dies at 97
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About June 17, 2021
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
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#1 Song: Butter - BTS
#1 Song: Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo
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