1967
Liner Queen Elizabeth II launched at John Browns shipyard at Clydebank.
Ireland
Liner Queen Elizabeth II launched at John Browns shipyard at Clydebank. This September 20, 1967 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1967
University of Dundee which was incorporated into the University of St Andrews in, 1890, constituted as a separate university.
Ireland
The University of Dundee, originally incorporated as part of the University of St Andrews in 1890, was formally constituted as a separate university on August 1, 1967. This marked …
1967
Censorship Act Ban lifted on Certain Books
Ireland
The Censorship of Publications Act 1967 provided for prohibition orders made on the grounds of indecency or obscenity to expire after a period of twelve years. A further …
1967
Celtic Football Club won European Cup.
Ireland
Celtic Football Club won European Cup. This May 25, 1967 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1967
Merched Y Wawr (Daughters of the Dawn) Welsh language womens organization, formed.
Ireland
Merched Y Wawr (Daughters of the Dawn) Welsh language womens organization, formed. This May 23, 1967 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1967
Breath tests for motorists suspected of drinking and driving introduced under the Road Safety Act
Ireland
Breath tests for motorists suspected of drinking and driving introduced under the Road Safety Act. This May 10, 1967 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1967
The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) is formed
Ireland
The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) was formed in 1967. It played a crucial role in the history of Northern Ireland, particularly in the late 1960s and early …
1969
Sunningdale Agreement (Council of Ireland)
Ireland
The Sunningdale Agreement refers to a political agreement that was reached in 1973, aimed at addressing the political and constitutional issues in Northern Ireland. The Sunningdale …
1969
The, 50 pence decimal coin was first issued, replacing the ten shilling note.
Ireland
The, 50 pence decimal coin was first issued, replacing the ten shilling note. This October 14, 1969 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1969
Welsh Office approves limited use of bilingual road signs in Wales
Ireland
Welsh Office approves limited use of bilingual road signs in Wales. This August 28, 1969 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1969
Longhope lifeboat sank in the Pentland Firth with the loss of eight men on board, all from the small island of Hoy.
Ireland
An RNLI lifeboat has been stationed at Longhope since 1874; the old lifeboat house is now a museum with a former Longhope lifeboat Thomas McCunn on display. On 17 March 1969 the …
1970
David Jones Welsh poet and artist died.
Ireland
David Michael Jones was born on November 01, 1895, at Brockley in Kent, England. His childhood was spent sketching animals and illustations from boys magazines and Old Royal …