June 23 in history

On June 23:

1314 The first war of Scottish independence, the War of Bannockburn started.

1894 The International Olympic Committee  was founded in Paris.

 

1894 Alfred Kinsey  USA entomologist and sexologist was born.

1958 The Dutch Reformed Church accepted women ministers.

1973 World Court condemned French nuclear tests in the Pacific..

One Response to June 23 in history

  1. pdm's avatar pdm says:

    With a first cousin living in Dunblane I am quite familiar with the area around Stirling that includes Bannockburn. We were last there September 2004 but will be back in late August for a few days.

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