23 August 1305 August 23, 2017 Author: Staff Sir William Wallace is executed for his high treason in London. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I start where the last man left off." Thomas A. Edison — Click here for more from Thomas A. Edison Related posts: 15 August 1939 22 July 1298 8 August 1929 3 August 1795 27 August 1776 27 August 1776 23 August 1939 23 August 1942 23 August 1944 22 July 1864 Categories: History Tags: 1305, 23 August