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A bit of June 24th history…
1314 - Battle of Bannockburn: Scotland regains independence from England
1812 - Napoleon Bonaparte’s forces invade Russia
1853 - US President Pierce signs the Gadsden Purchase, buying almost 30,000 sq miles from Mexico for $10 million - now southern Arizona and New Mexico (pictured)
1901 - 1st exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opens in Paris
1916 - Mary Pickford becomes 1st female film star to get $1 million contract
1948 - Soviet Union begins the West Berlin Blockade by stopping access by road, rail and water
1982 - US Supreme Court rules president cannot be sued for actions in office
A bit of June 24th history… 1314 - Battle of Bannockburn:...