June 6: on this day in history
A few events that happened on June 6. You do not need to know them all; curiosity is enough.
Historical events
- 1523Gustav Vasa was elected king of Sweden; 6 June is now celebrated as Sweden's national day.
- 1654Queen Christina of Sweden abdicated; her cousin Charles X Gustav succeeded her.
- 1674Shivaji was crowned the first ruler of the Maratha Empire in India.
- 1892Chicago's elevated 'L' train, one of the city's landmarks, entered service.
- 1925Walter Chrysler founded the car company bearing his name, Chrysler Corporation.
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