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

2005

The Airbus A380 passenger airliner successfully underwent its maiden flight.

1947

Babe Ruth Day was commemorated for the first time to celebrate one of baseball's greatest players of all time.

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.

1931

Hawaii recorded its hottest day ever at 100°F.

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