June 17 in history: Statue of Liberty arrived in New York and more
| Updated: Jun 17, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
From the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York to Iceland becoming a republic, here is what happened in history today.
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York
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Iceland becomes a republic.
Iceland becomes a republic.
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China announces successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon.
China announces successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon.
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Arrest of 5 White House operatives sets off the Watergate scandal.
Arrest of 5 White House operatives sets off the Watergate scandal.
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A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people.
A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people.