February 18

1366

The Statutes of Kilkenny are passed

Ireland

The Statutes of Kilkenny are passed in an attempt to prevent Norman settlers becoming more Irish than the Irish themselves The Normans arrived in Ireland in the year 1169. The …

1478

George, Duke of Clarence, is executed for high treason

England

George, Duke of Clarence, is executed for high treason. This February 18, 1478 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.

1503

Henry Tudor created Prince of Wales (later Henry VIII)

England

Henry Tudor created Prince of Wales (later Henry VIII). This February 18, 1503 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with England.

1867

Edward Roberts, Welsh poet, died

Wales

Edward Roberts, Welsh poet, died. This February 18, 1867 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Wales.

1899

Mervyn Johns, actor, was born

Ireland

Mervyn Johns, actor, was born. This February 18, 1899 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1958

Ian Banks, writer is born in Dunfermline, Fife

Ireland

Ian Banks, writer is born in Dunfermline, Fife. This February 18, 1958 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.