Events in History
Bill of Rights
Jun 8 James Madison introduces a proposed Bill of Rights in the US House of Representatives
Mutiny on the Bounty
Jun 14 Captain William Bligh and his loyal men cast offf from HMS Bounty reach Timor, after sailing 5,800 km in a 6-metre launch
- Jun 17 French Revolution: During the meeting of the Estates-General, the Third Estate proclaims itself the 'National Assembly'
Tennis Court Oath
Jun 20 French Revolution: The Third Estate of the French Estates-General swears the Tennis Court Oath at the Palace of Versailles, swearing not to disband until a new constitution is formed
Birthdays in History
Deaths in History
- Jun 12 Jean E Liotard [Turk], Swiss painter (Maria-Theresia), dies