Historical Events Fall of Stirling Castle Jul 20 Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold of the war King of England Edward I Famous Birthdays Jul 20 Francesco Petrarch, Italian poet (Italia Mia), born in Arezzo, Tuscany (d. 1374) Born in 1304 Famous Deaths Jul 7 Benedict XI [Niccolo Boccasini], Pope (1303-04), dies 1303 History by Year 1305 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers