Historical Events
- Jun 6 The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, opens as the world's first university museum
Rye House Plot
Jun 12 Rye House plot against English King Charles II uncovered
Treaty of Shackamaxon
Jun 23 William Penn signs land deeds and friendship treaty with Lenape Indian leader Tamanend “Tammany” in Pennsylvania; (possible basis for Treaty of Shackamaxon) [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Jun 23 Etienne Fourmont, French orientalist (d. 1745)