June 17th is the day we officially celebrate Apple Strudel Day as well as Eat Your Veggies Day.
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This day has been an important day in history for many different reasons. For June 17 we have gathered some of the most interesting historical events and facts that we could find.
Did you know that on this day in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City? The gift from France came disassembled in 214 crates on the French frigate Isère.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about June 17th in history!
What Events Happened On June 17 In History?
2021 US President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
1994 Police captured O.J. Simpson for murder charges after a 90-minute police chase.
The police hunt was captured and broadcast on live TV as it happened.
1985 The Discovery Channel started broadcasting.
1985 Sultan bin Salman Al Saud became the first Arab and the first Muslim to fly into space.
The sultan flew aboard NASA's Discovery Space Shuttle on mission STS-51-G as a payload specialist. He was also the first member of a royal family to fly into space. The shuttle took off from the Kennedy Space Center and landed seven days later at the Edwards Air Force Base in California.
1971 US President Richard Nixon declared a War on Drugs.
In his press conference, he stated that the abuse of narcotics was public enemy #1.
1970 Rock band Led Zeppelin started their last tour of Europe.
1967 China performed its first thermonuclear test.
1963 The US Supreme Court decided that public schools aren’t allowed to study the bible or pray.
1928 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
1894 The Polio epidemic took hold for the first time in the US at Rutland, Vermont.
1885 The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City.
The statue was a gift given from France as a sign of friendship.
1631 Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I decided to begin construction of the Taj Mahal.
It happened after his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died while giving birth. The emperor spent the next 20 years building the Taj Mahal as his wife's tomb.
1579 Sir Francis Drake discovered New Albion in California.
Famous People Born On June 17
Is today your birthday? If so, did you know that Kendrick Lamar was also born on this day? Here are more famous people born on this day.
1997 K.J. Apa
New Zealand Actor
- Age:
- 25 years old
- Born In:
- Auckland, New Zealand
1987 Kendrick Lamar
American Rapper
- Age:
- 35 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1980 Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
- Age:
- 42 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1982 Jodie Whittaker
English Actress
- Age:
- 40 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On June 17
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National Apple Strudel Day
It’s time to celebrate one of the best pastries ever invented - the apple strudel! You could always head on down to your local cafe and pick up a tasty strudel for yourself, but they’re so fun to make that we can’t help but recommend you try baking some to enjoy them hot out of the oven!
National Eat Your Veggies Day
Many of us are guilty of eating fewer veggies than we really should, and hey, it can be pretty tricky! National Eat Your Veggies Day is the day you try to fit more vegetables into your diet. Your body will thank you later!
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Daniel Radcliffe was allergic to his Harry Potter glasses. He had an allergy to nickel, and they were quickly replaced with hypoallergenic specs.
June 17 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on June 17 shares the zodiac sign of Gemini.
Geminis, being represented by the twins, are very social and like to form connections through communication, debate, and questions. They often have different friend groups and enjoy bringing people together.
Anyone born in June has the Alexandrite birthstone. Wearing June’s birthstone in the daytime is believed to bring good luck and fortune. But wearing alexandrite at night is believed to enhance love and feelings of the heart.
People born on June 17 were likely conceived on or around September 24 in the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around March 10, 2024.
