Historical Events for 11th June 2023

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1488 - Battle of Sauchieburn, rebellion against the Scottish crown results in death of King James III
1676 - Battle at Öland: Danish and Dutch fleet under CM Tromp beats Sweden
1774 - Jews of Algiers escape attacking Spanish Army
1903 - British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Harry Vardon wins his 4th Open title by 6 strokes from younger brother Tom Vardon
1938 - French Championships Men's Tennis: American Don Budge beats Roderich Menzel of Czechoslovakia 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for the 2nd leg of his Grand Slam
1967 - Chicago Cubs (7) and NY Mets (4) tie record of 11 HRs in a game
1976 - Anti-apartheid advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza arrested in South Africa
1992 - Owners approve sale of Seattle Mariners to a Japanese group
2005 - WLAF World Bowl 13, LTU arena, Düsseldorf: Amsterdam Admirals beat Berlin Thunder, 27-21
2012 - Stanley Cup Final, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA : LA Kings defeat New Jersey Devils, 6-1 for 4-2 series win; first SC title in Kings' 45-year history

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