Eamon de Valera becomes President of Ireland.
June 17, 1959
Annie S Swan, novelist, died.
June 17, 1943
Birth of John Gregg, publisher and inventor of the Gregg shorthand system, in Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
June 17, 1867
Birth of William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse; astronomer and telescope constructor, in York
June 17, 1800
Articles of religion, introducing Anglican principles into Scottish worship, endorsed by Scottish parliament.
June 17, 1617
Wolf of Badenoch burns Elgin Cathedral.
June 17, 1390