June 17th has been a day marked by significant historical events, ranging from political assassinations to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and declarations of independence. This podcast episode explores events like the assassination of Ashikaga Yoshiteru in 1565, the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor in 1885, Iceland's declaration of independence from Denmark in 1944, and the establishment of Juneteenth National Independence Day in the United States in 2021. Tune in to learn more about the remarkable events and figures that have shaped this day throughout history.