Historical Events
1314
The Battle of Bannockburn: Scottish forces defeat the English, securing Scottish independence.
1683
William Penn signs a peace treaty with the Lenape Indians.
1865
Confederate General Stand Watie is the last Confederate general to surrender.
1972
Title IX is signed, prohibiting sex discrimination in US educational programs.
2016
The UK votes to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum.
Famous Birthdays
1763
Josephine de Beauharnais
First Empress of France and first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
1894
Alfred Kinsey
American biologist known for his research on human sexuality.
1912
Alan Turing
British mathematician who is considered the father of computer science and artificial intelligence.
1940
Adam West
American actor known for playing Batman in the 1966 television series.
1972
Selma Blair
American actress known for Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde.
