June 17
1673 French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet reach the Mississippi River and become the first Europeans to make a detailed account of its course.
1703 John Wesley, English Anglican clergyman and evangelist, was born.
1775 The Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston during the Revolutionary War.
1885 The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard the French ship Irene.
1928 Amelia Earhart embarked on the first trans-Atlantic flight by a woman. She flew from Newfoundland to Wales in about 21 hours.
June 18
1812 At the urging of President James Madison, the United States declared war on Great Britain.
1815 British and Prussian troops defeated the French under Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in Belgium.
1942 Paul McCartney British singer, songwriter and musician was born.
1948 Columbia Records unveiled its new long-playing, 33 1/3 rpm phonograph record.
Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
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