This Day in History
02 Jun 1615
First Rcollet missionaries arrive at Quebec City from Rouen France
02 Jun 1619
England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
02 Jun 1633
Prince Frederick Henry conquers fort Rhine at Cologne
02 Jun 1676
Battle at Palermo French beats Dutch and Spanish fleet
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