King Edward I of England fought the Scots to punish King John Balliol for not being an ally against France with England.
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Heinrich Himmler ordered the construction of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
Beethoven composed his famous short piano piece, 'Für Elise.'
A fireball was spotted over southern Mississippi.
The Airbus A380 passenger airliner successfully underwent its maiden flight.
Britain implemented a Tea Act against its American colonies.