20 June - Queen Victoria succeeded to the British throne in 1837

 

On 20 June 1837, Queen Victoria ascended to the British throne, marking the beginning of a significant era in British history known as the Victorian Age. She succeeded her uncle, King William IV, who passed away without a surviving legitimate issue. At just 18 years old, Victoria became queen and went on to reign for 63 years, the second-longest reign of any British monarch at the time. Her reign witnessed profound social, economic, and technological changes, as well as the expansion of the British Empire. Queen Victoria's influence and legacy left an indelible mark on the United Kingdom and the world, shaping the Victorian era's distinctive culture and values.