Calcutta."" class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1756: British soldiers were thrown into the cell known as the "Black Hole of Calcutta."
Great Seal of the United States was adopted." class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1782: The Great Seal of the United States was adopted.
steamship to cross the Atlantic." class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1819: The 320-ton Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
Queen Victoria ascended the British throne." class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1837: Queen Victoria ascended the British throne.
West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States." class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1863: West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States.
Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her parents, was found innocent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass. " class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1893:
Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her parents, was found innocent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass.
Muhammad Ali was convicted of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted." class="wp-simple-rss-link">June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali was convicted of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted.
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