Queen Victoria

Historical eventJune 201837

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria (pictured) acceded to the British throne, beginning a 63-year reign.

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When
Tuesday, June 20 1837189 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1830s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1837.

What happened

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, a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. In 1876, the British parliament voted to grant her the additional title of Empress of India.

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June 20 1837 — 189 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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