Today in History: June 23
Today is Thursday, June 23, the 175th day of 2016. There are 191 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 23, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration formally approved Enovid as the first oral contraceptive for sale in the U.S.
On this date:
In 1314, during the First War of Scottish Independence, the two-day Battle of Bannockburn, resulting in victory for the forces of Robert the Bruce over the army of King Edward II, began near Stirling.
In 1757, forces of the East Indi
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