Significant Historical Events Remembered on June 20

From Queen Victoria's ascension to Lizzie Borden's acquittal, June 20 marks notable moments in history.

In 1837, Queen Victoria became the British monarch after the death of King William IV.
In 1893, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the ax murders of her father and stepmother.
West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state in 1863.
The Battle of the Philippine Sea saw a decisive American victory in 1944.
Nelson Mandela began his US tour with a New York City parade in 1990.