This Day in History
17 Jun 1397
Union of Kalmar established between Denmark Sweden and Norway
17 Jun 1497
Battle of Deptford Bridge - forces under King Henry VII soundly defeat Cornish rebels led by Michael An Gof
17 Jun 1535
English Catholic Cardinal John Fischer state rights
17 Jun 1565
Matsunaga Hisahide assassinates the 13th Ashikaga shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru
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