On this day in history
June 17
American
1972Five men are arrested breaking into Democratic headquarters at the Watergate, beginning the scandal that toppl…
Five men are arrested breaking into Democratic headquarters at the Watergate, beginning the scandal that topples Nixon.
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2015A white supremacist murders nine Black worshippers at a Charleston church.
A white supremacist murders nine Black worshippers at a Charleston church.
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1885The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor in 350 pieces.
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor in 350 pieces.
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World
1944Iceland becomes an independent republic, breaking from Denmark.
Iceland becomes an independent republic, breaking from Denmark.
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