1916
Irish Patriot, Thomas Kent, is executed at Cork Detention Barracks
Ireland
Irish Patriot, Thomas Kent, is executed at Cork Detention Barracks. This May 9, 1916 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1918
John MacLean, socialist revolutionary, tried in the High Court for sedition
Ireland
John MacLean, socialist revolutionary, tried in the High Court for sedition. This May 9, 1918 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1927
John McDermott, Lord Justice of Appeal for Northern Ireland, is born
Ireland
John McDermott, Lord Justice of Appeal for Northern Ireland, is born. This May 9, 1927 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1932
Éamon de Valera is elected Taoiseach
Ireland
Éamon de Valera is elected Taoiseach. This May 9, 1932 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1943
Viscount Cunningham, British admiral issued his command Sink, burn and destroy; let nothing pass
Ireland
Viscount Cunningham, British admiral issued his command Sink, burn and destroy; let nothing pass. This May 9, 1943 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1957
A spectacular blaze at Bells Brae, Edinburgh
Scotland
A spectacular blaze at Bells Brae, Edinburgh, destroyed the premises of one of Britain’s largest theatrical costumiers. The fire broke out suddenly and spread rapidly through the …