1679
Covenanters defeated John Graham of Claverhouse at Drumclog.
Ireland
Covenanters defeated John Graham of Claverhouse at Drumclog. This June 1, 1679 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1762
Birth in Callan, Co. Kilkenny of Edmund Ignatius Rice, educator, philanthropist, and the founder of the Irish Christian Brothers Order
Ireland
Birth in Callan, Co. Kilkenny of Edmund Ignatius Rice, educator, philanthropist, and the founder of the Irish Christian Brothers Order. This June 1, 1762 entry records a moment in …
1841
Poet and songwriter Robert Allan died in New York
Scotland
Robert Allan (1774–1841) – Scottish Poet and Songwriter On this date, Robert Allan, a Scottish poet and songwriter, passed away in New York, just six days after emigrating from …
1843
Dr Henry Faulds, who established the uniqueness of fingerprints, born in Beith, Ayrshire.
Ireland
Dr Henry Faulds, who established the uniqueness of fingerprints, born in Beith, Ayrshire. This June 1, 1843 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1852
The Magnetc Telegraph Company links Britain and Ireland via submarine telegraph cable
Ireland
The British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph Company (also called the Magnetic Telegraph Company or the Magnetic) was founded by John Brett in 1850. The Magnetic was the principal …
1860
Birth of Hugh Thomson, illustrator, in Coleraine, Co. Derry-Londonderry
Ireland
Birth of Hugh Thomson, illustrator, in Coleraine, Co. Derry-Londonderry. This June 1, 1860 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1866
American Fenians led by General John O'Neill invade Canada and capture Fort Erie.
Ireland
The Fenian raids were attacks by members of the Fenian Brotherhood based in the United States, on British army forts, customs posts and other targets in Canada in order to bring …
1866
Renegade Irish Fenians invade Ft. Erie Ontario from the US
Ireland
Renegade Irish Fenians invade Ft. Erie Ontario from the US. This June 1, 1866 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1878
First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster.
Ireland
First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster. This June 1, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1919
Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England
Ireland
Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England. This June 1, 1919 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1946
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2.
Ireland
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2. This June 1, 1946 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1957
First Premium Bond prizes were drawn by the computer Ernie (Electronic random number indicator equipment).
Ireland
First Premium Bond prizes were drawn by the computer Ernie (Electronic random number indicator equipment). This June 1, 1957 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …