June 24


Monday 24, 1996:

Michael Johnson breaks the world record in the 200 metres with a time of 19.66 seconds


Monday 24, 1957:

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.


Monday 24, 1940:

France and Italy sign an armistice.


Monday 24, 1918:

The giant cannon Big Bertha begins bombardments on Paris


Sunday 24, 1314:

End of the Battle of Bannockburn. Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeat Edward II of England. Scotland regains its independence.


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