June 20, French authorities close al-Azhar Mosque following the assassination of General Kleber

1214 -The University of Oxford founded in the United Kingdom.

1800- The French authorities close al-Azhar Mosque following the assassination of General Kleber at the hands of Suleiman al-Halabi. It remained closed until the French get out of Egypt.

1837 – Queen Victoria assumes power in the United Kingdom.

1960 – Independence of Mali and Senegal declared.

Born today:

1861 – English biochemist Frederick Hopkins.

Passes away: William IV of the United Kingdom

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