iJunoon Archives |2014 | June

The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office.

Beginning of the June Days Uprising in Paris, France.

War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to war.

John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company.

Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kiev.

American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly of Springfield, now of Millburn Township).

Seven Years' War: Battle of Landeshut

Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld

Battle of Plassey