Celtic history archive
1958
Ireland
Denis Law becomes the youngest footballer to play for Scotland when he makes his international debut at the age of 18 years and 7 months. The match, played against Wales in Cardiff …
1958
Ireland
Matilin Meheut, Breton painter, died. This February 22, 1958 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1958
Ireland
Ian Banks, writer is born in Dunfermline, Fife. This February 18, 1958 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1959
Ireland
47 miners were killed at Auchengeich Colliery, Lanarkshire when the bogies carrying them to work ran into smoke, 1,000 feet below ground. This September 18, 1959 entry records a …
1959
Ireland
Eamon de Valera becomes President of Ireland. This June 17, 1959 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1960
Ireland
Elvis Presley touched down at Prestwick airport, his only visit to Scotland. This October 25, 1960 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1960
Ireland
Beyond the Fringe, an influential satirical revue, opened in Edinburgh. This August 22, 1960 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1960
Ireland
Real Madrid beat Eintracht-Frankfur wins the European Cup for 5th Time. This May 18, 1960 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1960
Ireland
The Cheapside Street whisky bond fire in Glasgow on 28 March 1960 was Britain’s worst peacetime fire services disaster. The fire at a whisky bond killed 14 fire service and 5 …
1961
Ireland
Ronnie Whelan, Home Farm, Liverpool, Reading and Republic of Ireland footballer, is born in Dublin. This September 25, 1961 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1961
Ireland
Dave McAuley, the former professional boxer from Northern Ireland, was born on January 19, 1961 in Larne, County Antrim. He is best known for his achievements in the world of …
1962
Ireland
Birth of Scotland international footballer and later TV personality Ally McCoist. This September 24, 1962 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.