Celtic history archive
Browse all events for February 14.
1489
Ireland
Treaty of Dordrecht, Henry VII of England and Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian agree to uphold Breton independence. This February 14, 1489 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1565
Scotland
Mary Queen of Scots meets Lord Darnley for the first time. This February 14, 1565 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1629
Ireland
Valentine Greatorex (1628-1683), born in Affane Castle in West Waterford, was a noted Stroker or healer who cured a dying King and won a place of honour in the Royal Household of …
1700
Ireland
A subsidy is authorized to Louis Crommellin for establishing a linen industry. This February 14, 1700 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1792
Ireland
Pianist and composer John Field gives his first public performance at the Rotunda in Dublin. This February 14, 1792 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1853
Ireland
The Queen Victoria sinks in a storm off Howth, with the loss of 55 lives. This February 14, 1853 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1856
Ireland
Frank Harris, writer and journalist, is born in Galway. This February 14, 1856 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1876
Unitedstates
Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (Patent 174461). This February 14, 1876 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Unitedstates.
1878
Ireland
Daniel Corkery, writer, critic and Irish cultural enthusiast, is born in Cork. This February 14, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1930
New-Zealand
Sir Thomas Mackenzie was a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He passed away on February 14, 1930 in Dunedin, N.Z. Here are some …