June 17, 1617Articles of Religion, Introducing Anglican Principles Into Scottish Worship, Endorsed by Scottish Parliament.
June 17, 1800Birth of William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse; Astronomer and Telescope Constructor, in York
June 17, 1867Birth of John Gregg, Publisher and Inventor of the Gregg Shorthand System, in Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan