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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1944, Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. In 1965, Dara O'Kearney, Irish runner and poker player was born. In 1976, Sven Nys, Belgian cyclist was born. In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. In 2004, Gerry McNeil, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1926) passed away. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe Biden, to become the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Boston Bars See ‘Triple St. Patrick’s Day’ Demand From Scotland and Norway Fans

FOX Sports Digital

June 17, 2026

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Boston Bars See ‘Triple St. Patrick’s Day’ Demand From Scotland and Norway Fans

World Cup fans from Scotland and Norway are making Boston feel like a triple St. Patrick's Day.

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