Here are 5 interesting facts about June 15 in District Of Columbia history:

1. In 1804, the War of 1812 General Winfield Scott was born in Petersburg, Virginia. He was considered one of the most important American military figures of the 19th century, having served through four wars: the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Black Hawk War, and the Second Seminole War.

2. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln called for 100,000 volunteers to serve for three years in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This was the first time Lincoln made a call for troops in Washington D.C. during the war.

3. In 1905, the first international auto race in America was held in Washington D.C. The race was organized by the Automobile Club of America and featured drivers from France, Italy, and Germany.

4. In 1949, Washington D.C. became the first city in the United States to have an urban renewal program. The program aimed to replace blighted areas with modern development and infrastructure.

5. In 2017, the Washington Capitals celebrated their Stanley Cup championship victory with a parade through the streets of Washington D.C. The team had won their first championship in franchise history, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.