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June 17 has seen some fascinating moments across the centuries. Here are a few highlights:

1631 – Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, died during childbirth. Her passing inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic monuments in the world.

1775 – The Battle of Bunker Hill took place during the American Revolutionary War. Though technically a British victory, it proved the colonial militias could stand up to the British army.

1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor from France, packed in over 200 crates. It would be assembled and dedicated the following year.

1972 – The infamous Watergate break-in occurred, setting off a political scandal that eventually led to U.S. President Richard Nixon’s resignation.

1994 – Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was charged with the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, sparking one of the most publicized trials in U.S. history.