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

1904

The Australian Labor Party led the world's first Labor Government.

2013

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

1986

Pripyat and surrounding areas were evacuated due to the Chernobyl disaster.

1773

Britain implemented a Tea Act against its American colonies.

1940

Heinrich Himmler ordered the construction of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

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