Events on 23 June 53
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The Battle of Moclín takes place in the context of the Spanish Reconquista pitting the forces of the Kingdom of Castile against the Emirate of Granada. The battle resulted in a Granadian victory.
Year 1314
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins.
Year 1532
Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France sign a secret treaty against Emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Year 1594
The Action of Faial, Azores. The Portuguese carrack "Chagas", loaded with slaves and treasure, is attacked and sunk by English ships with only 13 survivors out of over 1000 on board.
Year 1611
The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boat in what is now Hudson Bay; they are never heard from again.
Year 1683
William Penn signs a friendship treaty with Lenni Lenape Indians in Pennsylvania.
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Birthdays on 23 June 185
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Deaths on 23 June 92
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