What Happened on June 17?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 17
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 17, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia.
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Battle of Aldie
Year:
1863
American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg campaign.
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Wairau Affray
Year:
1843
The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place.
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Hawaiian Kingdom
Year:
1839
In the Kingdom of Hawaii, Kamehameha III issues the edict of toleration which gives Roman Catholics the freedom to worship in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaii Catholic Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace are established as a result.
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Anglo-Corsican Kingdom
Year:
1794
Foundation of Anglo-Corsican Kingdom.
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Swellendam
Year:
1795
The burghers of Swellendam expel the Dutch East India Company magistrate and declare a republic.
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American Indian Wars
Year:
1876
American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory.
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Battle of White Bird Canyon
Year:
1877
American Indian Wars: Battle of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 17
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 17, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Juan María Bordaberry
Year of birth:
1928
Juan María Bordaberry, President of Uruguay (died 2011)
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Tigran Petrosian
Year of birth:
1929
Tigran Petrosian, Armenian chess player (died 1984)
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Martin Böttcher
Year of birth:
1927
Martin Böttcher, German composer and conductor (died 2019)
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Wally Wood
Year of birth:
1927
Wally Wood, American author, illustrator, and publisher (died 1981)
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Alexander Shulgin
Year of birth:
1925
Alexander Shulgin, American pharmacologist and chemist (died 2014)
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Bud Collins
Year of birth:
1929
Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016)
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John Baldessari
Year of birth:
1931
John Baldessari, American painter and illustrator (died 2020)
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Clodovil Hernandes
Year of birth:
1937
Clodovil Hernandes, Brazilian fashion designer, television presenter and politician (died 2009)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 17
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 17, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Nikolay Bobrikov
Year of death:
1904
Nikolay Bobrikov, Russian soldier and politician, Governor-General of Finland (born 1839)
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Julien Félix
Year of death:
1914
Julien Félix, French military officer and aviator (born 1869)
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Julius Seljamaa
Year of death:
1936
Julius Seljamaa, Estonian journalist, politician, and diplomat, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1883)
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Eugen Weidmann
Year of death:
1939
Eugen Weidmann, German criminal (born 1908)
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Edward Burne-Jones
Year of death:
1898
Edward Burne-Jones, English soldier and painter (born 1833)
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Joseph Méry
Year of death:
1866
Joseph Méry, French poet and author (born 1798)
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Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar
Year of death:
1797
Mohammad Khan Qajar, Persian tribal chief (born 1742)
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Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham
Year of death:
1813
Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham, Scottish-English admiral and politician (born 1726)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 17
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 17 around the world.
Icelandic National Day
Icelandic National Day, celebrates the independence of Iceland from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944.
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Father's Day
Father's Day (El Salvador, Guatemala)
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June 2017 Portugal wildfires
National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Forest Fires (Portugal)
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Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day
Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day (Latvia)
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Zemla Intifada
Zemla Intifada Day (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international)
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June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Samuel Barnett (reformer)
Christian feast day: Samuel and Henrietta Barnett (Church of England)
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