On this day in history
June 20
American
1782Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States with its bald eagle.
Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States with its bald eagle.
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1963Washington and Moscow agree to a hotline between their leaders after the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Washington and Moscow agree to a hotline between their leaders after the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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World
1789France's Third Estate swears the Tennis Court Oath, refusing to disband until a constitution is written.
France's Third Estate swears the Tennis Court Oath, refusing to disband until a constitution is written.
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1837Victoria becomes Queen of Britain at age 18, beginning a 63 year reign.
Victoria becomes Queen of Britain at age 18, beginning a 63 year reign.
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