July 24

1261

Battle of Callann

Ireland

The Battle of Callann was fought in August 1261 between the Hiberno-Normans, under John FitzGerald, and three Gaelic clans: MacCarthy, who held the Kingdom of Desmond, under …

1294

deVescy accuses John FitzThomas, of defamation

Ireland

In 1282 Thomas succeeded to the barony of Desmond, in Munster, southwest Ireland. His succession followed a long minority, as he could not inherit his lands until the age of 21. …

1411

Battle of Harlaw Hill

Scotland

The Battle of Harlaw (Scottish Gaelic: Cath Gairbheach) was a Scottish clan battle fought on 24 July 1411 just north of Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. It was one of a series of …

1567

Mary Queen of Scots abdicated

Scotland

Mary I of Scotland (Mary Stuart or Stewart) (December 8, 1542 – February 08, 1587), better known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was the ruler of Scotland from December 14, 1542 – July …

1750

John Philpott Curran, born

Ireland

John Philpot Curran (24 July 1750 – 14 October 1817) was an Irish orator, politician, wit, lawyer and judge, who held the office of Master of the Rolls in Ireland. He was renowned …

1878

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsan, born

England

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany (; 24 July 1878 – 25 October 1957) was an Irish writer and dramatist, notable for his work, mostly in fantasy, published …

1909

Geoffrey Bing, born

Ireland

Geoffrey Henry Cecil Bing (24 July 1909 – 24 April 1977) was a British barrister and politician who served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Hornchurch from 1945 to 1955. He …

1976

David Wilkie won Olympic Gold

Scotland

David Andrew Wilkie MBE (born 8 March 1954) is a Scottish former competitive swimmer who was Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion in the 1970s. He is the only person to have …

2002

The Princess Royal formally opened the Loch Lomond

Scotland

The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park became fully operational on 19 July 2002 and was officially opened by Princess Anne on 24 July 2002.