The Battle of Bannockburn takes place during the First War of Scottish Independence, resulting in a decisive victory for the Kingdom of Scotland against the Kingdom of England.
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Edward Balliol, supported by Edward III from England, is crowned King of Scotland in Scone in the second war of Scottish Independent. His reign was short-lived and he was forced to flee Scotland less than three months later.
Columbus begins his second trip, setting sail from Cádiz, Spain, on September 24, 1493, commanding a massive fleet of 17 ships and around 1,200 men. The fleet included soldiers, priests, and colonists equipped with tools, livestock and seeds, to establish a permanent settlement.
Taking a more southerly route than his first trip, Columbus landed in the Lesser Antilles on November 3, 1493. He went on to explore and name several islands, including Dominica, Guadeloupe, Antigua, and Puerto Rico, before arriving back at Hispaniola.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 is signed into law by President George Washington. Officially titled "An Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the United States." Article III of the Constitution established a Supreme Court, but left to Congress the authority to create lower federal courts as needed. The House of Representatives passed the Judiciary Act on Sept 17, 1789 and the Senate on July 17 1789. The first session of the U.S. Supreme Court was held On February 1, 1790, in New York City’s Royal Exchange Building. More
The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as the Warren Commission, delivers its report to President Lyndon B. Johnson. The report was made public three days later. More
Guinea-Bissau Independence Day - Declaration of independence during the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence from Portugal. Their independence was formally recognized in September 10, 1974. Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that’s known for national parks and wildlife.