June 4

    What happened on June 4 in history

    3 events fall on June 4, from 1783 to 1989. 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 4

    1. 1783

      The Montgolfiers fly a balloon

      A public demonstration at Annonay lifts an unmanned hot-air balloon.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1919

      Women's suffrage passes Congress

      The Nineteenth Amendment is sent to the states for ratification.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1989

      The Tiananmen crackdown

      The army ends weeks of protest in Beijing with heavy loss of life.

      Play the 20th century round

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