17 June 1987 June 16, 2013 Author: Staff The Dusky Seaside Sparrow species becomes extinct. Famous Words of Inspiration..."America is a nation with many flaws, but hopes so vast that only the cowardly would refuse to acknowledge them." James Michener — Click here for more from James Michener Related posts: 4 February 2004 27 September 1937 Categories: History Tags: 17 June 1987