June 04

1909

Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish social reformer dies

Ireland

Charlotte Grace OBrien, Irish social reformer dies. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1909

Robert Dudley Edwards, historian, is born in Dublin

Ireland

Robert Dudley Edwards, historian, is born in Dublin. This June 4, 1909 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1940

Evacuation of Dunkirk (which began on May 27) was completed., 338,226 soldiers were brought back to the UK by the little ships.

Ireland

Evacuation of Dunkirk (which began on May 27) was completed., 338,226 soldiers were brought back to the UK by the little ships. This June 4, 1940 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1940

Winston Churchill made his speech to the nation

Ireland

On June 4, 1940, Winston Churchill delivered one of his most famous speeches to the British House of Commons — later broadcast to the nation — in the wake of the Dunkirk …

1977

Damage estimated to cost £15,000 caused by fans who dug up the pitch at Wembley after Scotland defeated England, 2-1.

Ireland

Damage estimated to cost £15,000 caused by fans who dug up the pitch at Wembley after Scotland defeated England, 2-1. This June 4, 1977 entry records a moment in Celtic history …