June 7: On This Day in History

On This Day in History June 7, 2020 Historical Events 1494  Treaty of Tordesillas: Spain and Portugal divide the new world along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa 1628  English King Charles I ratifies the Petition of Rights 1654  Louis XIV crowned King of France 1753  British Museum founded by an Act of Parliament with royal assent from King George II (opens in 1759) 1929  Vatican City becomes a sovereign state 1965  The Supreme Court of the United States decides on Griswold v. Connecticut, effectively legalizing the use of contraception by married couples More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Muammar Gaddafi (1942 - 2011) Paul Gauguin (1848 - 1903) Prince Rogers Nelson (1958 - 2016) Tom Jones 80th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Alan Turing (1912 - 1954) Robert the Bruce (1274 - 1329) More Famous Deaths June 7: Why an American Bought London Bridge An iconic piece of Olde England was just what an American oil tycoon wanted for his new township in the Arizona desert. Did he get what he was after? Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand