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On June 17, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from across history. In the Gregorian calendar, June 17th is the 168th day of the year. Sir Francis Drake lands in Drakes Bay on the California coast, naming it “New Albion,” Mumtaz Mahal dies, and her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, spends the next 20 years building her tomb, the Taj Mahal, and Charles Goodyear receives his first rubber patent.
Gemini is the zodiac sign for June 17th. Venus Williams, Tory Burch, and Newt Gingrich all have famous birthdays. Today is National Vegetable Eating Day.
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(Died on June 17, 2021) |
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