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It happened today – this day in history – June 17
1239: Birth of Edward I in London. 1462: Vlad Dracula III (the Impaler) attempts to assassinate Mehmed II, forcing him to retreat from Wallachia. 1497: Forces under Henry VII soundly defeat Cornish rebels at the Battle of Deptford Bridge. 1579: Explorer …