June 20

What happened on June 20 in history

3 events fall on June 20, from 1789 to 1963. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on June 20

  1. 1789

    The Tennis Court Oath

    The Third Estate swears not to disperse until France has a constitution.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  2. 1837

    Victoria becomes queen

    The eighteen-year-old is woken before dawn to be told she is monarch.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1963

    The Moscow–Washington hotline is agreed

    A direct link is set up after the Cuban missile crisis.

    Play the 20th century round