What happened Today in History on June 20? The French Revolution's Tennis Court Oath by the Third Estate against Louis XVI, West Virginia joining the Union with Arthur Boreman as the first governor, the establishment of a "hot line" between the U.S. and Soviet Union to prevent war, and the delay of The Beatles' "Yesterday and Today" album due to controversy. Additionally, explore the tragedy of a China coal mine explosion that claimed 124 lives, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the industry. Stay informed on these historical milestones and their impact on the world.
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June 20, 1789
During the French Revolution, the deputies of the Third Estate meet at an indoor tennis court, in defiance of French King Louis XVI’s order to disperse, and take the historic Tennis Court Oath, where they vow not to disband until the country adopts a new constitution-the Third Estate makes up about 98% of France’s population but is largely excluded from political power
June 20, 1863
During the American Civil War, West Virginia breaks away from Virginia and is admitted to the Union as the 35th U.S. state-the same day, Arthur Boreman is inaugurated as West Virginia’s first state governor
June 20, 1963
To lessen the threat of accidental nuclear war, the U.S. and the Soviet Union agree to establish a “hot line” communication system between the two nations-the agreement is a small step in reducing tensions between the two superpowers following the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, which had brought the two nations to the brink of nuclear war
June 20, 1966
Six days after its originally scheduled release, The Beatles’ album Yesterday and Today finally hits stores-Capitol Records had recalled the new album, because of backlash from retailers over what they consider to be offensive cover art, delaying the release as a new cover is quickly designed and distributed to stores
June 20, 2002
A gas explosion in a coal mine in China’s northernmost province kills 124 workers-it is one of more than 4,000 coal mining accidents in China that year alone, which claim the lives of nearly 7,000 people
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26 авг 2024
