June 17

Saturday 17, 1972:

Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burglarizing the offices of the Democratic National Committee, in an attempt by some members of the Republican party to illegally wiretap the opposition.

Saturday 17, 1933:

Union Station Massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash were gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash.

Saturday 17, 1876:

1,500 Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. http://ne.essortment.com/battlerosebud_rfks.htm

Wednesday 17, 1863:

Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War

Thursday 17, 1497:

Forces under King Henry VII soundly defeat troops led by Michael An Gof.

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