June 17: Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17: Battle of Bunker Hill On this date in 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Although the British were able to take the area on the third assault, they suffered heavy losses prompting one general to write in his diary,...
June 18: War of 1812
June 18: War of 1812 On this date in 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, thus beginning America’s Second War of Independence. War of 1812 Banner Use this banner on social media to share this collection of resources...
June 19: Juneteenth Independence Day
June 19: Juneteenth Independence Day On this date in 1865 the abolition of slavery in Texas was announced by General Gordon Granger at Galveston Island. The day has become a general celebration of the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate...
June 20: Queen Victoria
June 20: Queen Victoria On this date in 1837 Queen Victoria succeeds to the British throne. Queen Victoria Banner Use this banner on social media to share our collection of teaching resources about Queen Victoria and the United Kingdom. Young Victoria Victoria as a...
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