1551
Thomas Arundell, Sheriff of Dorsetshire, died
Ireland
A second son, was a gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Cardinal Wolsey and served as Sheriff of Dorsetshire in 1531-32. He was knighted at the coronation of Anne Boleyn in 1533.
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February 26
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1672
Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry
Scotland
Philip van der Straten, sets up a factory in Kelso, thus starting the Border woolen industry. This February 26, 1672 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1797
The Bank of Ireland suspends gold payments
Ireland
The Bank of Ireland suspends gold payments. This February 26, 1797 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
William Smith O'Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned
Ireland
William Smith O’Brien, leader of the 1848 rebellion, is pardoned. This February 26, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1931
Scotland football manager Ally MacLeod born in Glasgow
Scotland
Scotland football manager Ally MacLeod born in Glasgow. This February 26, 1931 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1935
Robert Watson Watt demonstrated radar for the first time
Ireland
Robert Watson Watt demonstrated radar for the first time. This February 26, 1935 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.