On this day in 1901, at the age of 19, Pablo Picasso had his first art exhibit in Paris. Also on this day in 1314, forces led by Robert Bruce, king of Scotland, defeated the troops of English king Edward II in the Battle of Bannockburn, the decisive victory for Scottish independence. Try out this fascinating Encarta feature at the following link:
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