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What Happened on June 1, 1676

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Historical Events


Battle of InterestBattle of Öland

Battle of Öland: allied Danish-Dutch forces defeat the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, during the Scanian War (1675–79)
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An allied Danish-Dutch fleet battles the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, off the east coast of Öland
An allied Danish-Dutch fleet battles the Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, off the east coast of Öland

Famous Deaths

  • Creutz, Swedish admiral (Öland), dies in battle
  • Uggla, Swedish admiral (Öland), dies in battle

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