June 17

What happened on June 17 in history

3 events fall on June 17, from 1631 to 1972. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on June 17

  1. 1631

    Mumtaz Mahal dies

    Her death in childbirth leads Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal.

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  2. 1885

    The Statue of Liberty arrives

    The statue reaches New York in 214 crates aboard a French frigate.

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  3. 1972

    The Watergate break-in

    Five men are arrested inside the Democratic National Committee offices.

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