June 20

1210

King John lands at Waterford

Ireland

King John lands at Waterford. This June 20, 1210 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1715

The first session of the Irish parliament of George I commences on 12 November

Ireland

After a general election, the first session of the Irish Parliament under King George I opens on 12 November 1715. This marks the beginning of a new legislative term that will span …

1723

Adam Ferguson, philosopher, historian, Father of Sociology born Logierait, Perthshire.

Ireland

Adam Ferguson, philosopher, historian, Father of Sociology born Logierait, Perthshire. This June 20, 1723 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1763

Theobald Wolfe Tone, born

Ireland

Theobald Wolfe Tone, posthumously known as Wolfe Tone ( 20 June 1763 – 19 November 1798) was a revolutionary exponent of Irish independence and is an iconic figure in Irish …

1764

Theobald Wolfe Tone born

Ireland

Theobald Wolfe Tone, commonly known as Wolfe Tone (June 20, 1763 - November 19, 1798) was a leading figure in the United Irishmen Irish independence movement and is regarded as the …

1798

In Wexford, the Rebels retreat to Vinegar Hill

Ireland

In Wexford, rebel forces retreat to Vinegar Hill as government troops under Generals Loftus, Needham, and Johnston converge on the position. Meanwhile, General Moore defeats rebel …

1810

Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies

Ireland

Parliament passes Unlawful Acts Bill, extending powers against secret societies. This June 20, 1810 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1849

James Clarence Mangan, poet, dies

Ireland

James Clarence Mangan, poet, dies. This June 20, 1849 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1867

Clan Na Gael, Irish revolutionary organization and the counterpart of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, is formed

Ireland

Clan na Gael, an influential Irish-American revolutionary organization, is formed in the United States in the late 1860s, emerging as the counterpart to the Irish Republican …

1887

New Tay rail bridge opened, the longest in Britain.

Ireland

New Tay rail bridge opened, the longest in Britain. This June 20, 1887 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1891

Birth of John Aloysius Costello, Ireland’s third Taoiseach

Ireland

Birth of John Aloysius Costello, Ireland’s third Taoiseach. This June 20, 1891 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.