What happend on 17th May

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1775

American Revolutionary War: The Continental Congress bans trade with Canada.

1673

Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette begin exploring the Mississippi River.

1642

Paul Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve (1612–1676) founds the Ville Marie de Montréal.

1590

Anne of Denmark is crowned Queen of Scotland.

1521

Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for treason.