Letter Recalling Athanasius
While still Caesar, Constantine II writes from Trier authorizing Bishop Athanasius to return from exile to Alexandria.
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June 17 in History
This permanent archive page contains 277 World History Database records for June 17, spanning 337 to 2026. Recorded topics include Letter Recalling Athanasius; Edict of Religious Freedom; Reform of Church Governance.
Total: 277Events: 236Births: 11Deaths: 2Battles: 27Coronations: 1Countries: 32
Events on June 17
Edict of Religious Freedom
An edict passed by Emperor Julian tolerates all forms of religion
Edict of Religious Freedom
An edict passed by Emperor Julian tolerates all forms of religion. All teachers have to be acceptable to the Emperor, Christians are not acceptable
Reform of Church Governance
An edict passed by Emperor Julian tolerates all forms of religion
Capture of Valencia
The Arabs call him "El Cid Campeador", Lord Champion. Captures Valencia after a 20 month siege
Marriage
Marries Matilda, the heiress of Henry I of England
Marriage
Marries Count Geoffrey Plantagenet of Anjou. Arranged by Henry I to mollify northern France. Arranged by Henry I to improve chances of succeeding him in Normandy & England
Loss of Gibraltar
Alfonso XI loses Gibraltar to Marinid forces allied with Granada
Siege of Beaugency
Beaugencys English garrison agrees to withdraw
Night Attack
Attacks Mehmed II's camp near Targoviste.
Arrest of James Touchet
Audley is taken prisoner, brought before the King and council on 19 Jun and condemned
Reballion of Cornish
The Cornish rebels are supported by the House of York pretender Perkin Warbeck. Cornwall rebels against taxes to defend England against the Scottish invasion forces
Oath of Succession
Put on trial in Westminster Hall before a court of seventeen, including Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyns father, and ten justices, the only testimony is that of Richard Rich, Fisher is condemned to death
Trial
Put on trial in Westminster Hall before a court of seventeen, including Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyns father, and ten justices, the only testimony is that of Richard Rich, Fisher is condemned to death
Oath of Succession
A special commission for Fishers trial is issued, he is arraigned in Westminster Hall on a charge of treason, in that he denied the king to be supreme head of the Church
Treason
A special commission for Fishers trial is issued, he is arraigned in Westminster Hall on a charge of treason, in that he denied the king to be supreme head of the Church
Treason
Found guilty of treason & sentenced to death
Trial
Deprived of his position of Bishop of Rochester by the Act of Attainder, treated as a commoner, and tried by jury, found guilty, and condemned to be hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn. A special commission for Fishers trial is issued, he is arraigned in Westminster Hall on a charge of treason, in that he denied the king to be supreme head of the Church
Trial
Found guilty of treason & sentenced to death
Christening
Given a catholic christening in the chapel royal of Stirling Castle. Elizabeth I is a godparent
Rule of Bohemia
Leads the Protestants refusal to recognize Archduke Ferdinand of Styria as heir
Siege of Thames
Launches a Dutch raid up the River Thames
Somers Impeachment Vote
Votes against the acquittal of Lord Somers during the contentious impeachment proceedings.
Wounding before Poltava
Charles XII is wounded before Poltava and cannot personally command the Swedish army in the battle.
Wounding before Poltava
Is wounded in the foot before the decisive battle.
Peace
Congress rejects offers of a British Peace Commission & insists on independence
Constitution of France
One of the 3rd Estate who declare a National Assembly
Constitution of France
One of the 3rd Estate who declare a National Assembly.
Constitution of France
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
Constitution of France
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly
Constitution of France
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly.
Declaration of 3rd Estate
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly. Closes the 3rd Estates meeting place, they re-group at the Louvre tennis court
Declaration of 3rd Estate
The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly. After its meeting hall was closed, deputies regrouped in the nearby Jeu de Paume.
National Assembly
One of the 3rd Estate who declare a National Assembly
National Assembly
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly
National Assembly
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly.
National Assembly
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
National Assembly
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
National Assembly
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly
President of National Assembly
Bailly presided over the revolutionary assembly as the Third Estate transformed itself into a national representative body.
Reaction to National Assembly
Louis XVI refused to accept the Third Estate's unilateral transformation into a National Assembly.
Third Estate
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly
Third Estate
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
Third Estate
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly. Closes the 3rd Estates meeting place, they re-group at the Louvre tennis court
Third Estate
The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly. After its meeting hall was closed, deputies regrouped in the nearby Jeu de Paume.
Third Estate
The 3rd Estate, led by Honore Gabriel Riqueti, begin to call themselves the National Assembly
Ave verum corpus
Completes the motet Ave verum corpus.
Treaty of Peshawar
Shah Shuja signs a treaty with the British East India Company opposing French and Persian intervention.
Arrest of Napoleon I
The National Council opens to settle the disputes between Napoleon & Pope Pius VII
Arrest of Pius VII
The National Council opens to settle the disputes between Napoleon & Pope Pius VII
Deposition
Is removed from power as Paraguay consolidates independence.
Economy of USA
A Tariff Act is passed favouring Northern manafacturers over Southern cotton growers
Legislation
A Tariff Act is passed favouring Northern manafacturers over Southern cotton growers
Legislation
A Tariff Act is passed favouring northern manafacturers over southern cotton growers
Reform of Taxation
A Tariff Act is passed favouring northern manafacturers over southern cotton growers
Great Redan
Orders the British assault on the Great Redan during the June attacks on Sevastopol.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela after the Federal War
Northern Army Concentration
Benedek concentrates the Austrian Northern Army around Olmutz before moving toward Bohemia.
Occupation of Hanover
Falckenstein's forces occupy Hanover after the royal army withdraws southward.
Capture of Taku Forts
Russian naval forces participate in the attack on Taku.
Capture of Taku Forts
Supports allied operations against the Taku Forts.
Capture of Taku Forts
Helps capture the Taku Forts at the Peiho mouth.
Capture of Taku Forts
Takes part in allied naval operations at Taku.
Capture of Taku Forts
Distinguishes himself during the Taku Forts operation.
Capture of Taku Forts
Takes part in the capture of the Taku Forts.
Capture of Taku Forts
German naval forces support the capture of Taku.
Defence of Taku Forts
Commands Qing defenders at the Taku Forts.
Siege of Beijing
The event that tilted the Qing imperial Government irrevocably toward support of the Boxers and war with the foreign powers was the attack of foreign navies on the Dagu Forts near Tianji
The Boxers
The event that tilted the Qing imperial Government irrevocably toward support of the Boxers and war with the foreign powers was the attack of foreign navies on the Dagu Forts near Tianji
End of Frans Schollaert Government
The Frans Schollaert Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
First de Broqueville Government
Begins the First de Broqueville Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Balkan League
Bulgaria attacks first, without formally declaring war, attacking the Serbian army in Gevgelija and then the Greek army in Nigrita
Siege of Gevgelija
Bulgaria attacks first, without formally declaring war, attacking the Serbian army in Gevgelija and then the Greek army in Nigrita
Siege of Nigrita
Bulgaria attacks first, without formally declaring war, attacking the Serbian army in Gevgelija and then the Greek army in Nigrita
Anglo-Persian Acquisition Motion
Moves Commons authorization for up to two million two hundred thousand pounds to acquire company share or loan capital.
Persian Oil Supply Secured
Helps secure a long-term Persian oil supply for the Royal Navy through government involvement in the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, EEF
Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Assumes command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force.
Eastern Galicia Boundary Alternatives
Allied experts present alternative Lines A and B for Eastern Galicia, differing over whether Lwow and the Drohobych oil region should remain with Poland.
End of Aloys Van de Vyvere Government
The Aloys Van de Vyvere Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Prosper Poullet Government
Begins the Prosper Poullet Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
United States Signs Geneva Protocol
The United States signs the Geneva Protocol prohibiting use in war of chemical and bacteriological methods of warfare.
Smoot-Hawley Tariff
Hoover signs legislation raising duties on thousands of imported products.
Speech
Drafts Papens speech at the University of Marburg, calls for a halt to Nazi excess
Speech
At the University of Marburg calls for a halt to the Nazi excesses
Constitution of Germany
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Reform of Policing
Hitler places the control of the police forces under Himmler. Himmler merges the control of the police & the SS
Reform of Policing
Hitler places the control of the police forces under Himmler. Himmler merges the control of the police & the SS
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chiefre
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Sicherheitspolizei
Heydrich is placed in charge of the Sicherheitspolizei. The state security police were consolidated and placed under the central command of Reinhard Heydrich, already chief of the party Sicherheitsdienst (SD), and named Sicherheitspolizei
Sicherheitspolizei
Heydrich is placed in charge of the Sicherheitspolizei
Armistice
Asks the Germans for an Armistice
Capture of Langres
Reaches the Swiss frontier, the campaign in the west reaches its final stage
Invasion of France
Philippe Petain publicly announced France would ask for an armistice
Invasion of Libya
Wilson's advance is reversed when France sought an armistice and the Italians where able to move their forces from the Tunisian border in the West and reinforce with 4 divisions those that opposed Wilson in the East
Siege of Tobruk
Wavell attempts a counter-attack but his troops are stopped
Capture of Tobruk
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Siege of Tobruk
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Suez Canal
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Constitution of Iceland
Iceland declaresfull independence from Denmark and becomes a republic
D-Day
Crosses over to Normandy in the Arethusa & attends a conference at Montogomerys HQ
Independence of Iceland
Iceland declaresfull independence from Denmark and becomes a republic
Operation Overlord
Rundstedt & Rommel meet Hitler, wanting withdrawal from Normandy but are turned down
Operation Overlord
Withdrawal from Normandy is turned down by Hitler. Hitler orders a counterattack from Bayeux
Demonstrations
Russia sends in troops & tanks to quell demonstrations in east German cities
CIA-backed Invasion of Guatemala
Guevara is in Guatemala when forces backed by the CIA invade against President Jacobo Arbenz's government.
Keesler Course Graduation
Lee completed the Keesler radar course on June 17, 1957, ranking seventh in a class of thirty Marines.
1962 Final Equalizer
Scores Brazil's equalizer against Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final.
1962 Final Goal
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 3-1 final victory over Czechoslovakia.
1962 Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal for Czechoslovakia in the World Cup final.
Brazil Defensive Champion
Provides experience and defensive leadership throughout the tournament.
Brazil Retains World Championship
Wins a second world championship as Brazil's midfield organiser.
Goal Against Czechoslovakia
Becomes the first player scoring in two consecutive World Cup finals.
Right-Back World Champion
Establishes himself among the tournament's leading defenders.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil retain the World Cup by defeating Czechoslovakia.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil retain the world championship in Chile.
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win a second consecutive World Cup.
Nuclear Power
China explodes its first hydrogen bomb
Vietnam Study Commissioned
McNamara commissions a secret historical study of United States involvement in Vietnam from 1945 through 1967.
Vietnam Study Leadership Appointments
McNamara appoints John McNaughton, Morton Halperin and Leslie Gelb to lead the Defense Department history project.
Vietnam Study Scope
McNamara directs the task force to examine political and military decision-making across successive administrations.
End of First Vanden Boeynants Government
The First Vanden Boeynants Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Fifth and Sixth Eyskens Governments
Begins the Fifth and Sixth Eyskens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
In Place of Strife
Opposes penal provisions in the government's proposed trade-union legislation during a divisive Cabinet meeting.
Game of the Century Winner
Scores Italy's decisive extra-time goal in the 4-3 semi-final victory over West Germany.
Semi-Final with Injured Shoulder
Completes the semi-final against Italy with his injured shoulder strapped to his body.
Congressional Pentagon Papers Statements
Reviews the possible use of congressional statements to support the administration's case concerning publication of classified documents.
Declassification Strategy
Discusses declassification of World War II and Korean War material as part of the broader response to the Pentagon Papers dispute.
Georgetown Pentagon Papers Review
Bradlee gathers reporters at his Georgetown home to review Pentagon Papers material and prepare stories for publication.
Media Contact Strategy
Reviews contacts with reporters and possible press approaches as the White House develops its response to the Pentagon Papers.
New York Times Response
Participates in discussion of how the administration should respond publicly to the New York Times over publication of the Pentagon Papers.
Pentagon Papers Copy Reaches Washington Post
Bradlee receives access to a copy of the Pentagon Papers as the Washington Post prepares its own reporting.
Pentagon Papers Counterstrategy
Meets with Nixon and Ziegler as the White House considers its political and public response to publication of the Pentagon Papers.
Pentagon Papers Go-Ahead
Graham authorizes the Washington Post to publish Pentagon Papers material despite warnings about legal and financial risk.
Pentagon Papers Legal Risk Decision
Graham accepts the risk of government legal action and supports publication of the classified study.
Pentagon Papers Legal Status
Reviews the restraining-order and grand-jury situation connected with the government's effort to halt or investigate publication of the Pentagon Papers.
Pentagon Papers Reporting Team
Roberts joins the Washington Post team examining the Pentagon Papers at Bradlee's home before publication.
Pentagon Papers Statement Wording
Discusses proposed language for administration statements concerning publication of classified material and the legal issues surrounding the disclosures.
Rogers Statement on Pentagon Papers
Discusses possible use of a statement by Secretary of State William Rogers in the administration's response to the Pentagon Papers controversy.
Arrest of Frank Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James McCord
Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James W. McCord, Jr. were arrested while installing electronic listening devices in the national Democratic Party campaign offices located at the Watergate office complex in Washington.
Arrest of Frank Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James McCord
Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James W. McCord, Jr. were arrested while installing electronic listening devices in the national Democratic Party campaign offices located at the Watergate office complex in Washington.
Arrest of Frank Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James McCord
Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James W. McCord, Jr. were arrested while installing electronic listening devices in the national Democratic Party campaign offices located at the Watergate office complex in Washington.
Arrest of Frank Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James McCord
Frank Sturgis, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez, Bernard Barker and James W. McCord Jr. are arrested inside the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Arrest of James W McCord, Jr
McCord is arrested with Bernard Barker, Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis inside the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex.
Burglary Team Arrested
Hunt learned that police had captured the five men inside the Democratic National Committee offices and left the nearby command area.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After the Watergate arrests, Everette Howard Hunt becomes part of the developing criminal investigation into the burglary and surveillance operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After the Watergate arrests, Everette Howard Hunt becomes part of the developing criminal investigation into the burglary and surveillance operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Gordon Liddy went to his office and commenced a shredding operation to eliminate any evidence of his involvement.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Gordon Liddy went to his office and commenced a shredding operation to eliminate any evidence of his involvement.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy worked for the Committee to Re-elect the President, sometimes referred to pejoratively as CREEP; his involvement was a direct connection to President Nixon. McCord was the chief security officer at CREEP.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy worked for the Committee to Re-elect the President, sometimes referred to pejoratively as CREEP; his involvement was a direct connection to President Nixon. McCord was the chief security officer at CREEP.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The five burglars are processed at the police station, where several of them gave fake names. Hunt hired a lawyer to quickly bail the men out, but he underestimated the bail amount. G.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The five burglars are processed at the police station, where several of them gave fake names. Hunt hired a lawyer to quickly bail the men out, but he underestimated the bail amount. G.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After the Watergate arrests, George Gordon Liddy becomes part of the developing criminal investigation into the burglary and surveillance operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After the Watergate arrests, George Gordon Liddy becomes part of the developing criminal investigation into the burglary and surveillance operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Gordon Liddy went to his office and commenced a shredding operation to eliminate any evidence of his involvement.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Gordon Liddy went to his office and commenced a shredding operation to eliminate any evidence of his involvement.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy and Hunt had also worked at the White House, which made the Nixon connection more serious.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy worked for the Committee to Re-elect the President, sometimes referred to pejoratively as CREEP; his involvement was a direct connection to President Nixon. McCord was the chief security officer at CREEP.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Liddy worked for the Committee to Re-elect the President, sometimes referred to pejoratively as CREEP; his involvement was a direct connection to President Nixon. McCord was the chief security officer at CREEP.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The five burglars are processed at the police station, where several of them gave fake names. Hunt hired a lawyer to quickly bail the men out, but he underestimated the bail amount. G.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The five burglars are processed at the police station, where several of them gave fake names. Hunt hired a lawyer to quickly bail the men out, but he underestimated the bail amount. G.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After McCord and the burglary team are arrested, G. Gordon Liddy begins shredding documents connected with the Watergate intelligence operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
After the Watergate arrests, James W. McCord Jr. becomes a major subject of the developing investigation into the burglary and surveillance operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
McCord and the other arrested burglars are processed by police after the break-in; several members of the group initially provide false names.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
McCord serves as security coordinator for the Committee to Re-Elect the President, creating a direct campaign connection when he is arrested at Watergate.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
McCord's arrest draws attention to the fact that G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt had previously worked at the White House.
European Championship Third-Place Goal
Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat Hungary 2-1 to finish third at the European Championship.
European Championship Third-Place Winning Goal
Scores Belgium's second goal in the 2-1 third-place victory over Hungary.
Government
5 men are arrested after breaking in to the Democratic National Committee headquarters
Penalty Against Belgium
Scores Hungary's penalty in the European Championship third-place match against Belgium.
Police Alert
Calls police after discovering that door locks he had cleared of tape were taped again, helping officers catch the burglars inside Democratic National Committee offices.
Second DNC Burglary Directed
Hunt and Liddy directed the renewed Watergate operation intended to repair surveillance equipment and gather additional Democratic documents.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex , allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex , allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex, allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
He removed the tape, and thought nothing of it. An hour later, he discovered that someone (McCord) had re-taped the locks.
Watergate
He removed the tape, and thought nothing of it. An hour later, he discovered that someone (McCord) had re-taped the locks.
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell.
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell.
Watergate
After Frank Wills removes tape from a door latch, McCord retapes the latch, prompting Wills to become suspicious when he returns.
Watergate
Police arrive in plain clothes and an unmarked car, bypass the lookout, and enter the Democratic National Committee offices where McCord and the other burglars are found.
Watergate
Security guard Frank Wills notices tape covering door latches at the Watergate complex, an observation that leads toward discovery of McCord and the other burglars.
Watergate
Watergate begins after 5 men are arrested burglarizing the Democratic Party's national HQ.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex , allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex , allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Complex, noticed tape covering the latch on the locks of several stairway doors in the complex, allowing them to be closed without locking.
Watergate
He removed the tape, and thought nothing of it. An hour later, he discovered that someone (McCord) had re-taped the locks.
Watergate
He removed the tape, and thought nothing of it. An hour later, he discovered that someone (McCord) had re-taped the locks.
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell.
Watergate
Wills called the police, who showed up in plainclothes in an unmarked car, allowing them to pass by the lookout without the alarm being sounded. The burglars then turned off their radio when they heard noise in an adjacent stairwell.
Watergate Arrest
McCord is arrested inside Democratic National Committee headquarters with four other burglars while carrying surveillance equipment and cash.
Watergate Arrest Connection
Sturgis's arrest as one of the Watergate burglars in June 1972 later drew renewed public attention to his earlier anti-Castro activities.
Watergate Break-In Discovered
Notices tape placed over door locks during his security rounds and alerts police, leading to discovery of the Watergate burglary.
Watergate Command Post
Helps coordinate the second Watergate entry from nearby and leaves after learning that police have arrested the burglars.
European Tour
Begins Led Zeppelin's final European tour.
End of Third Strougal Government
The Third Strougal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Fourth Strougal Government
Begins the Fourth Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Resignation of Leopoldo Galtieri
Resigns as President & Army Commander in Chief after failing to retain the Falklands
World Cup Goal Against Uruguay
Scores Belgium's third goal in the 3-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Uruguay.
World Cup Goal Against Uruguay
Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat Uruguay 3-1 at the World Cup.
Address to United States Congress
Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.
Constitution of South Africa
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
Global Protection System Statement
Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.
Massacre
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
Nuclear Power
Bush an Yeltsin sign an arms reduction agreement, Yeltsin pledges to find American prisoners of war still held in Russia
Washington Partnership Charter
Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.
Danish Ratification Notification
Denmark completes its ratification step by notifying the Italian depositary after the successful second referendum.
Maastricht Ratification Completed
Denmark's ratification notification is deposited with the Italian government, completing the Danish constitutional process.
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Denmark when the government formally notifies completion of Maastricht ratification after the second referendum.
Are You Blue or Are You Blind
The Bluetones enter the UK Top Forty with Are You Blue or Are You Blind.
Amsterdam Treaty Agreement
Chirac joined European leaders in reaching political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Head of State Appointed
Assumes the title Head of State after the AFRC coup
Stability and Growth Pact
Supports European Council agreement on the Stability and Growth Pact and the new exchange-rate mechanism.
Arrest of Eugene Ney TerreBlanche
TerreBlanche iis sentenced to six years in prison, of which he served three years, for assaulting John Ndzima, a petrol station worker, and the attempted murder of Paul Motshabi, a security guard, in 1996
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 2-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
La Liga Title-Decider Brace
Scores twice against Mallorca as Real Madrid come from behind to secure the league title.
Thirtieth La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirtieth Spanish league championship on the final matchday.
NBA Finals
Helps the Boston Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals
World Cup Hat-Trick Against South Korea
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat South Korea 4-1 in the World Cup group stage.
Macron Paris Meeting
Meets Emmanuel Macron and seeks renewed Normandy-format diplomacy to pursue peace in Donbas.
European Championship Winning Goal Against Denmark
Scores Belgium's winning goal in the 2-1 European Championship comeback victory over Denmark.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday
Signs legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Taira Released
Is released after capture by Russian forces.
G7 Ukraine Talks
Says he has held good talks with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the war
May Inflation Rate
ONS reports annual CPI inflation of 2.8 percent in May 2026.
Births on June 17
Birth of Edward I
Birth of Edward I, eldest son of Henry III & Eleanor of Provence
Birth of Edward I
Birth of Edward I, eldest son of Henry III & Eleanor of Provence
Birth of Charles XII
The future Charles XII is born to Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
Birth of Charles XII
Born at Tre Kronor Castle, son of Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
Birth of Charles XII
The future Charles XII is born to Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
Birth of John Wesley
John Wesley is born at Epworth Rectory in Lincolnshire.
Birth of John Wesley
Birth of John Wesley
Birth of Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky is born at Oranienbaum near Saint Petersburg.
Igor Stravinsky Born
The future composer of The Rite of Spring is born.
Birth of Alan Arthur Walters
Birth of Alan Arthur Walters, his father was a Communist and grocer who sold goods from a van
Birth of Kenneth Robert Ken Livingstone
Birth of Kenneth Robert "Ken" Livingstone
Deaths on June 17
Death of John III
Dies at Wilanow
Death of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Death of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Battles on June 17
Battle of Patay
Joan of Arcs army crushes a large English force at the Battle of Patay, during which the English lost nearly half of their troops
Battle of Patay
Joan of Arcs army crushes a large English force at the Battle of Patay, during which the English lost nearly half of their troops
Battle of Blackheath
Henry's royal army defeats the Cornish rebels at the Battle of Blackheath, also known as Deptford Bridge.
Battle of Blackheath
Royal forces overwhelm the Cornish army at Blackheath and capture the principal rebel leaders.
Battle of Blackheath
The rebels are defeated by the Earl of Oxford & Lord Daubeney. Audley is taken prisoner, brought before the King and council on 19 Jun and condemned
Battle of River Medway
Directs shore defenses
Battle of River Medway
Repels an attempt on Upnor Castle
Battle of Riva
Charles XII defeats a joint Russian, Polish & Saxon Army
Battle of Poltava
Is wounded in the foot and cannot personally command the battle.
Battle of Poltava
Assumes greater control after Charles XII is disabled by a wound.
Battle of Bunker Hill
British victory during a siege of American rebels in Boston
Battle of Bunker Hill
Killed during the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
Commander in Chief during the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Liman
Commands the Russian Fleet & defeats a Turkish flotilla under Hasan el Ghasi
Battle of Salamanca
Wellingtons Allied Army enters Salamanca unopposed
Battle of Vittorio
Establishes a 3 line defensive formation of 57,000 behind the River Zadorra
Battle of Quatre Bras
Withdraws to Mont St Jean
Battle of Dagu Forts
Cixi received an ultimatum demanding that China surrender control of its military and financial affairs to foreign powers.
Battle of Dagu Forts
On 17 June they took the Dagu Forts commanding the approaches to Tianjin, and from there brought increasing numbers of troops on shore.
Battle of Dagu Forts
She told the Grand Council that the powers had begun aggression and that the nation's extinction was imminent.
Battle of Dagu Forts
The allied nations took steps to reinforce their military presence significantly.
Battle of Dagu Forts
The event that tilted the Qing imperial Government irrevocably toward support of the Boxers and war with the foreign powers was the attack of foreign navies on the Dagu Forts near Tianji
Battle of France
Philippe Petain publicly announced France would ask for an armistice
Battle of Halfaya Pass
Wavell is later replaced by General Claude Auchinleck. Wavell attempts a counter-attack but his troops are stopped
Battle of Tobruk
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Battle of Okinawa
The US forces divide the Japanese garrison into 3 encircled pockets. Makes a broadcast asking the Japanese at Okinawa to surender
Battle of Okinawa
The US forces divide the Japanese garrison into 3 encircled pockets
Coronations on June 17
Royal Coronation
Crowned King of the Romans at Aachen.