Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775: Home

June 17, 1775 is a significant day in American history.  This is the date of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which occurred mostly on Breed's Hill in Charlestown, MA.  

The British won the battle, but the American fought valiantly.

1775

February 9 - King declares Massachusetts to be in rebellion

April 19 - Battles of Lexington and Concord

May - Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga.

       - Congress reconvenes in Philadelphia

June 17 - Battle of Bunker Hill

July 3 - Washington takes command of Continental Army

November 7 - Lord Dunmore offers liberty to slaves who rebel against rebellious masters

Timeline citation:

Allison, Robert. American Revolution. Cary, GB: Oxford University Press, USA, 2011. ProQuest ebrary. Web. 28 March 2016.

June 17 used to be a holiday at Bunker Hill Community College, but it is not any longer.