7th July - On This Day In History
On This Day In History - 7th July 7th July 1456, Joan of Arc has a retrial and the verdict is announced - Joan of Arc is acquitted of heresy. Everyone rejoice. Oh, wait, she had been dead for twenty five years after the first trial found her guilty and she was executed by burning on a stake. 7th July 1575, the Raid of the Redeswire is fought between England and Scotland. It's the last major battle between England and Scotland. However, there were, and still are, minor battles between the two countries. Mostly they involve headbutting and name calling nowadays. But, back in the day, there was poking with swords and nudging with spears, and I'll RIP YOUR HEART OUT WITH A HAGGIS, YOU ENGLISH DOGS. In the Raid of the Redeswire, Scotland were victorious. The English made up for it by inventing football and beating the Scots at every opportunity. 7th July 1865, during the American Civil War, four conspira...