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Today is Thursday, June 17, the 168th day of 2009. There are 197 days left in the year.

Highlights in history on this date:

1397 - Erik of Pomerania is crowned king of Norway, Denmark and Sweden in Kalmar, Sweden, marking the beginning of the Kalmar Union that unites the three countries until 1523.

1567 - Mary Queen of Scots is imprisoned by Scottish rebels in Lochleven Castle in Scotland.

1579 - Sir Francis Drake proclaims England's sovereignty over New Albion (California).

1665 - Spanish are defeated by Portuguese and British at Montes Claros, and further victory at Villa Viciosa secures Portuguese independence.

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