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.

    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.

      Read about Battle of the AlamoPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1963

      The Moscow–Washington hotline is agreed

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

      Read about March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomPlay the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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