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 more1314: Scotland regains independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn. 1340: The English fleet destroys the French at the
Read more1499: Edward Plantagenet, 17th Count of Warwick and Plantagenet heir, is beheaded for treason aged 24. 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand
Read more1314: Scotland regains independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn. 1340: The English fleet destroys the French at the
Read more1290: Death of Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I. 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan begins crossing the Pacific. 1628:
Read more1669: Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I, died. 1771: Scottish explorer Mungo Park was born near Stirling. 1846: Elias Howe
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