Celtic history archive
Browse all events for February 04.
1649
Ireland
Charles II was proclaimed King in Edinburgh, Scotland, on January 5, 1649, following the execution of his father, King Charles I, by the English Parliament. This proclamation in …
1716
Scotland
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart or Stewart (June 10, 1688 - January 01, 1766) was a claimant of the thrones of Scotland and England (September 16, 1701 - January 01, 1766) who …
1775
Ireland
Robert Emmett, Irish patriot, born. This February 4, 1775 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1818
Scotland
Honours of Scotland put on display in Edinburgh Castle after being rediscovered by Sir Walter Scott. This February 4, 1818 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1868
Ireland
Constance Georgine Markievicz (Polish: Markiewicz [marˈkʲɛvitʂ]; née Gore-Booth; 4 February 1868 – 15 July 1927), also known as Countess Markievicz and Madame Markievicz, was an …
1941
Scotland
The SS Politician, a British cargo ship, famously ran aground off the coast of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, on February 5, 1941. The incident became legendary, …
1953
England
Rationing of chocolate and sweets in the United Kingdom, which was imposed during World War II as part of the broader system of rationing, finally ended on February 5, 1953. The …