1309
James Stewart, died
Scotland
The High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the Stewart family. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the …
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1328
David II, married
Scotland
David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the …
1685
Samuel Haliday, born
Ireland
Samuel Haliday or Hollyday (1685–1739) was an Irish Presbyterian non-subscribing minister, to the “first congregation” of Belfast. He was son of the Rev. Samuel Haliday …
1803
Robert Emmet
Ireland
Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader. Following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798, he sought to …
1832
The Bad Day
Scotland
The sixareen or sixern (Old Norse: sexæringr; Norwegian: seksring meaning “six-oared”) is a traditional fishing boat used around the Shetland Islands. It is a …
1865
James Owen Hannay, born
Ireland
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 – 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist. He was active in the Gaelic League, but strained …
1915
John Gibson, died
Scotland
Sir John Gibson (1841–1915) was a journalist who spent most of his career at Aberystwyth as editor of the Cambrian News. His book, The Emancipation of Women, dealt particularly …
1929
Censorship of Publications Act
Ireland
The Censorship of Publications Board is an independent board established by the Censorship of Publications Act, 1929 to examine books and periodicals that are for sale in the …
1970
Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
Scotland
Scotland first hosted the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 1970 then held them again in 1986, making Edinburgh the first city to host the games twice. Scotland is one of only six …