18th May 1995
Braveheart opens in cinemas
Braveheart tells the story of William Wallace and the First War of Scottish Independence, which was fought against England’s King Edward I. The film was directed by Mel Gibson, who also played Wallace. Edward I was played by Patrick McGoohan. It opened in the US on 18 May 1995, and in Europe on 3 September, where its premiere was in Stirling.
Other events that occured in May
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