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June 08

On this day

June 8, 1333

King Edward III of England Orders Seizure of the Isle of Mann From the Scots.

June 8, 1561

Shane ONeill Rebels and Is Proclaimed a Traitor

June 8, 1724

Birth of John Smeaton, Civil Engineer and Lighthouse Builder.

June 8, 1739

Earl of Clonmell and Chief Justice John Scott, Aka Copper-Faced Jack, Is Born in Co. Tipperary

June 8, 1772

Robert Stevenson, Engineer, Who Constructed, 18 Lighthouses Around Scotland, Born Glasgow.

June 8, 1798

In Co. Wicklow, the Arklow Garrison Is Reinforced.

June 8, 1847

Acts Setting Up Soup Kitchens and Rate-Aided Outdoor Famine Relief Come to an End

June 8, 1886

Gladstones Home Rule Bill Is Defeated

June 8, 1905

Brian Coffey, Poet and Scientist, Is Born in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

June 8, 1929

Birth of Peter Rafferty, Diplomat

June 8, 1985

Barry McGuigan Beats Eusebia Pedrosa to Become the World Featherweight Champion