January 29

1716

Scottish Jacobite army begins retreat

Scotland

On January 29, 1716, the Scottish Jacobite army began its retreat, marking a turning point in the Jacobite Rising of 1715. This event was part of a series of attempts by the …

1768

Oliver Goldsmiths, The Good-Natured Boy is first performed at Londons Covent Garden

England

Oliver Goldsmith, a notable writer and playwright of the 18th century, is best known for his works such as “The Vicar of Wakefield,” “She Stoops to …

1794

Archibald Hamilton Rowan, United Irishman, tried on charge of distributing seditious paper

Ireland

Archibald Hamilton Rowan, a prominent figure in the movement for Irish independence, was a member of the Society of United Irishmen, an organization that sought to achieve …

1840

John Miller Nicholson, Manx artist and photographer, born

Isle-of-Mann

John Miller Nicholson, born on January 29, 1840, was a prominent Manx artist and photographer known for his work depicting scenes and people from the Isle of Man. His contributions …

1848

Greenwich Mean Time adopted by Scotland

Scotland

Scotland adopted Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in 1880. Prior to this, local mean time, based on the local meridian, was used in different regions, which led to variations in …

1928

Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British forces 1915-18, founder of the British Legion, died

England

Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, often known as Earl Haig, was a senior officer in the British Army. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces on the …

1967

The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) is formed

Ireland

The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) was formed in 1967. It played a crucial role in the history of Northern Ireland, particularly in the late 1960s and early …