On This Day June 17th

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June 17th is the one-hundred-sixty-eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 197 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

1579 – Sir Francis Drake claims a land he calls Nova Albion (modern California) for England.

1631 – Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, will spend the next 17 years building her mausoleum, the Taj Mahal.

1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor.

1932 – Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits.

1963 – The United States Supreme Court rules 8–1 in Abington School District v. Schempp against requiring the reciting of Bible verses and the Lord's Prayer in public schools.

1971 – U.S. President Richard Nixon, in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one," started the War on Drugs.

1994 – Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

 

Birthdays

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was an influential Russian composer known for his revolutionary compositions, such as "The Rite of Spring."

M.C. Escher (1898-1972) - Dutch graphic artist known for his mind-bending and mathematically inspired works, such as "Ascending and Descending" and "Relativity."

James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) - American author, lawyer, and civil rights activist known for his leadership in the NAACP and his poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Barry Manilow (born 1943) - American singer-songwriter and producer known for popular hits like "Mandy" and "Copacabana."

Venus Williams (born 1980) is an American professional tennis player and former World No. 1, considered one of the greatest female tennis players ever.

Newt Gingrich (born 1943) - American politician and historian, served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999.

Will Forte (born 1970) - American actor, comedian, and writer known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" and his role in the television series "The Last Man on Earth."

René Auberjonois (1940-2019) - American actor known for his roles in the TV series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and films like "M.A.S.H." and "King Kong."

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt (born 1989) - American author and the eldest daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.

Simone Battle (1989-2014) - American singer and actress known for participating in the girl group G.R.L. and appearing on "The X Factor."

 

Highlighted Holiday

BUNKER HILL DAY

Bunker Hill Day is a memorable holiday to honor heroes from history. During this time, there are events at museums and historic sites, including live performances, reenactments of historical events, colonial cooking and crafts, and displays of Native American life. There is also a big parade in Charlestown, Massachusetts, where marching bands, music groups, and re-enactment groups participate. Many people also visit the Bunker Hill Monument and other historic sites in Boston and watch reenactments of battles and events from the American Revolutionary War. The Bunker Hill Monument is a tall granite obelisk that reminds us of the sacrifices made during the fight and encourages bravery and love for our country.

 

Holidays And Observance

Eat All Your Veggies Day

Global Garbage Man Day

National Apple Strudel Day

Ride to Work Day (Motorcycles)

Stewarts Root Beer Day

Take Your Cat to Work Day

World Croc Day

World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought

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