1314CE
War
Battle of Bannockburn Begins
Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeat the English army of King Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn, securing Scottish independence.
Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeat the English army of King Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn, securing Scottish independence.
Italian explorer John Cabot, sailing under an English flag, lands on the coast of North America, likely in Newfoundland, claiming it for England.
American pilot Kenneth Arnold reports seeing a string of nine unidentified flying objects near Mount Rainier, Washington, coining the term 'flying saucer'.
Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, winner of eight Ballon d'Or awards and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.