June 17 in History

17 June in History – 81 years ago

Western New Guinea Campaign

Australasia 1944: Western New Guinea Campaign

From Pearl Harbor on, the Allied priority had been to defeat Germany, with minimal forces... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Australasia 1944: Western New Guinea Campaign
Australasia 1944
Western New Guinea Campaign
From Pearl Harbor on, the Allied priority had been to defeat Germany, with minimal forces...
Historical Atlas of Europe 1834: First Carlist War
Europe 1834
First Carlist War
Opposition to liberal reforms in Spain led to an uprising in 1833, with the pro-absolutist...
 

on 17 June 1946

Britain formally recognizes Transjordan’s independence

All Events on 17 June

ends   1957
Red Scare in US
  1946
Britain formally recognizes Transjordan’s independence
  1944
Iceland declares itself a republic
starts   1940
Italy invades French Somaliland
  1900
Allies capture Taku Forts
  1843
Māori clash with settlers at Wairau
ends   1838
Cherokee removed to Indian Territory
*Actual date uncertain; set to 17 June for purposes of Omniatlas

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