17 June

1972 - Watergate break-in

On 17 June 1972, the arrest of burglars at the Watergate sparked the scandal that toppled Nixon.

1885 - Statue of Liberty arrives in New York

On 17 June 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in pieces in New York harbour.

1775 - Battle of Bunker Hill

On 17 June 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill pitted American rebels against the British near Boston.