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King William IV dies, and is succeeded by his niece, Victoria.

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William IV

King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837

William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and penultimate monarch of Britain's House of…
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Queen Victoria

Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901

Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era. It was a period of industrial, political,…
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June 20

Day of the year

June 20 is the 171st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 194 days remain until the end of the year.
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