It happened today – this day in history – June 24
1314: Scotland regains independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn. 1340: The English fleet destroys the French at the
Read more1314: Scotland regains independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn. 1340: The English fleet destroys the French at the
Read moreMarch 14 1801: Henry Addington becomes prime minister when his friend William Pitt the Younger resigns after failing to persuade
Read more1355: The English army under Edward III lands at Calais. 1698: Scottish settlers make landfall in Panama. 1755: Birth of
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