Memes

Here’s a glimpse into what happened on June 23rd throughout history:

1757 – Battle of Plassey: A pivotal moment in Indian history, when Robert Clive led the British East India Company to victory over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah. This marked the beginning of British colonial dominance in India.

1314 – Battle of Bannockburn begins: A major Scottish victory during the First War of Scottish Independence, where Robert the Bruce led the Scots against the English.

2016 – Brexit Referendum: The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, with 51.9% in favor. This decision had profound political and economic implications for the UK and the EU.

1868 – Typewriter patented: Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for the typewriter, revolutionizing written communication.

1940 – Wilma Rudolph born: The American sprinter who overcame polio to become the first U.S. woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics was born on this day