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June 24
1314. The Battle of Bannockburn, when Robert the Bruce leads Scottish forces to a decisive victory over the English. As a direct, though delayed, result, England recognizes Scottish independence in 1328.
1916. The Battle of the Somme begins with a weeklong bombardment by the French of German forces.
1948. The Soviet Union blocks all efforts to travel from West German to WEstern Berlin, beginning the Berlin Blockade.
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