May 06

1941

Last major bombing attack on the Clyde area by the Luftwaffe

Ireland

Last major bombing attack on the Clyde area by the Luftwaffe. This May 6, 1941 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1959

Icelandic gunboats fired live rounds at British fishing trawlers, many of them from Scottish ports, during the Cod War over fishing rights

Scotland

Icelandic gunboats fired live rounds at British fishing trawlers, many of them from Scottish ports, during the Cod War over fishing rights. This May 6, 1959 entry records a moment …

1999

Election for the new Scottish Parliament

Scotland

Election for the new Scottish Parliament. This May 6, 1999 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.