June 17 is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 197 days remain until the end of the year. 653 – Pope Martin I is arrested and taken to Constantinople, due to his opposition to monothelitism. [1]

1462 Vlad III the Impaler (Dracula) attempts to assassinate Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in a night attack at Târgoviște, its failure forces him to retreat from Wallachia. 1497 Battle of Deptford Bridge - forces under King Henry VII soundly defeat Cornish rebels led by Michael An Gof.

Discover what happened on June 17 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jun 17, 2012 · Francis Drake lands in California, Goodyear's rubber, a monument to love and other important events, facts, birthdays, deaths and photos from June 17.

Did you know that June 17 is known as Apple Strudel Day? Here you'll learn some interesting facts & events that happened on this day throughout history.

What Happened On Your Bday? On this day in 1994, American gridiron football hero O.J. Simpson was charged with the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, though after a sensational trial he was acquitted the following year.

Historical Events on June 17 1775: Even though the British win the Battle of Bunker Hill, it’s a Pyrrhic victory as they have heavy casualties after their fight with the colonists. 1789: The Third Estate declares itself to be the National Assembly in France.

Hundreds of thousands of spectators welcomed the emblematic statue, which was a gift to the United States from the people of France and has become one of the country's most recognized symbols. Today in history – which major historical events happened on June 17? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

Jun 20, 2023 · On June 17th, significant historical events, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Statue of Liberty’s arrival, shaped the world. This date marks pivotal moments in American history and global culture.

On June 17, 1497, the Venetian explorer John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), sailing under the English flag, departed from Bristol, England, on his second voyage to North America. Cabot’s expeditions were instrumental in laying the groundwork for later British claims to Canada.