On this Day . . .

On June 24th

1314 - Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce won over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland.

1509 - Henry VIII was crowned King of England.

1844 - Charles Goodyear was granted U.S. patent #3,633 for vulcanized rubber.

1922 - The American Professional Football Association took the name of The National Football League.

1953 - John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement.

1968 - I was born ;)