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

1961

NASA launched the Explorer 11 satellite atop a Juno II rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

2013

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

1940

Heinrich Himmler ordered the construction of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

1947

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

1773

Britain implemented a Tea Act against its American colonies.

What Happened on Apr 27?

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