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Events on Saturday 2 June 1866 1
1866Battle of RidgewayFenian raid into CanadaIrish-American Fenian militants crossed from the United States and fought Canadian militia near Ridgeway, Ontario, in an attempt to pressure Britain over Irish independence. Though a tactical Fenian victory, the raid failed to hold territory and spurred support for Canadian confederation.