June 6

    What happened on June 6 in history

    3 events fall on June 6, from 1523 to 1944. 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 6

    1. 1523

      Gustav Vasa becomes king of Sweden

      His election ends the Kalmar Union and founds the modern Swedish state.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1844

      The YMCA is founded

      A group of young drapers meets in London to improve conditions for clerks.

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    3. 1944

      D-Day

      Allied troops land on five beaches in Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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