June 20, 1966
Sheila Scott, an English aviator, became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
She had flown 34,000 miles (55,000 km) from May 18 to June 20, 1966.
Today is
World Refugee Day
"Whoever. Wherever. Whenever.Everyone has the right to seek safety."
- The UN Refugee Agency
*https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html
June 20, 1897
Margaret Oliphant, the Scottish novelist and historical writer, died at age 69.