23 June

2016 - The United Kingdom votes for Brexit

On 23 June 2016, in a referendum, 51.9% of British voters chose to leave the European Union, opening a long period of negotiations.

1314 - The Battle of Bannockburn begins

On 23 June 1314, Robert Bruce's army met Edward II's near Stirling; the Scottish victory, completed on 24 June, marked the Wars of Independence.

79 - Death of Emperor Vespasian

On 23 June 79, Vespasian, founder of the Flavian dynasty and initiator of the Colosseum, died of illness near Reate after a ten-year reign.