June 1

    What happened on June 1 in history

    3 events fall on June 1, from 1495 to 1980. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on June 1

    1. 1495

      The first written record of Scotch whisky

      An entry in the Exchequer Rolls grants malt to Friar John Cor.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1815

      Napoleon holds the Champ de Mai

      A mass ceremony in Paris tries to legitimise the restored empire weeks before Waterloo.

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    3. 1980

      CNN begins broadcasting

      The first twenty-four hour news channel goes on air from Atlanta.

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