June 17:
1631
Mumtaz Mahal died during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spent more than 20 years to build her tomb, the Taj Mahal.
1775
The British forces take Bunker Hill outside of Boston.
Re: This date in history:
June 17:
1631
Mumtaz Mahal died during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, then spent more than 20 years to build her tomb, the Taj Mahal.
1775
The British forces take Bunker Hill outside of Boston.
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