1306
Army of Robert the Bruce routed at Methven.
Ireland
Army of Robert the Bruce routed at Methven. This June 19, 1306 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1566
Mary Queen of Scots gives birth to the future King James VI of Scotland and I of England.
Ireland
James VI of Scotland-James I of England and Ireland (Charles James Stuart) (June 19, 1566 ? March 27, 1625) was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland and was the …
1633
Coronation of King Charles I at Holyrood.
Ireland
Coronation of King Charles I at Holyrood. This June 19, 1633 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1647
James, Duke of Ormond, agrees to surrender Dublin to English Parliament
Ireland
James, Duke of Ormond, agrees to surrender Dublin to English Parliament. This June 19, 1647 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1660
Day of Public Thanksgiving on Restoration of Charles II as king.
Ireland
Day of Public Thanksgiving on Restoration of Charles II as king. This June 19, 1660 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1820
The Dublin Society for Improving Husbandry, which was originally founded on June 25 in 1731, becomes the Royal Dublin Society on this date
Ireland
The Dublin Society for Improving Husbandry, which was originally founded on June 25 in 1731, becomes the Royal Dublin Society on this date. This June 19, 1820 entry records a …
1841
Birth in Roscommon of Sir George Arthur French (a relation of Percy French, the songwriter) who organised the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ireland
Birth in Roscommon of Sir George Arthur French (a relation of Percy French, the songwriter) who organised the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This June 19, 1841 entry records a …
1861
Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British forces, 1915-18, founder of British Legion, born.
Ireland
Earl Haig, Commander in Chief of British forces, 1915-18, founder of British Legion, born. This June 19, 1861 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1917
Parliament voted by a majority of, 330 to give votes to women over, 30 for the first time.
Ireland
Parliament voted by a majority of, 330 to give votes to women over, 30 for the first time. This June 19, 1917 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1936
Birth in Dingle, Co. Kerry of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, née Treasa Kennedy; campaigner against poverty and homelessness
Ireland
Birth in Dingle, Co. Kerry of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, née Treasa Kennedy; campaigner against poverty and homelessness. This June 19, 1936 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1936
Mary Holland, noted journalist, is born in London
Ireland
Mary Holland, an influential journalist renowned for her fearless reporting on Northern Ireland during the Troubles, was born in London on June 19, 1935. She became particularly …
1937
Sir J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan died.
Ireland
Sir J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan died. This June 19, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.