Why Did King Edward I Invade Scotland?

On April 27, 1296

King Edward I of England fought the Scots to punish King John Balliol for not being an ally against France with England.

This Day in History - April 27

1943

Witold Pilecki escaped Auschwitz.

2013

Michael Jordan married his second wife, Yvette Prieto, at Palm Beach, Florida, US.

1982

John Hinckley Jr., President Reagan's failed assassin, pleaded 'not guilty' due to not being mentally sound at trial.

1940

Heinrich Himmler ordered the construction of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

2005

The Airbus A380 passenger airliner successfully underwent its maiden flight.

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