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24 June

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Picasso's art recieved its first public viewing in 1901.


24 June

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Alex Wilcock

On 24 June 1314, Robert the Bruce won the Battle of Bannockburn - possibly the most famous battle in Scottish history. The story goes that he was inspired to persevere by watching a spider spinning its web.

On 24 June 1999, Greg Dyke was appointed as Director-General of the BBC.


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Alex Wilcock

On 25 June 1218, the infamous Templar Simon de Montfort died.


24 June

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Zaratoustra

24 June 2000: George Speight came with a new set of demands despite agreeing to sign the Maunikau Accords of Fiji


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