1931
Scottish Youth Hostel Association formed
Scotland
Scottish Youth Hostel Association formed. This February 13, 1931 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
Celtic history archive
Scotland
1934
Liner Queen Mary launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank
Scotland
Liner Queen Mary launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. This September 26, 1934 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1935
John J. R Macleod, Scottish-Canadian physiologist and winner of 1923 Nobel Prize, died.
Scotland
John James Rickard Macleod, FRS, FRSE (6 September 1876 – 16 March 1935), was a Scottish biochemist and physiologist. He devoted his career to diverse topics in physiology and …
1937
Cartoon character Desperate Dan first appeared in the Dandy comic
Scotland
Desperate Dan is a wild west character in the now-defunct Scottish comic magazine The Dandy. He made his appearance in the first issue which was dated 4 December 1937 and became …
1937
A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Scotland
A stadium on the present site opened on 31 October 1903, with a capacity in excess of 100,000. This was increased between 1927 and 1937, reaching a peak of 150,000. The record …
1938
David Steel, (Lord Steel of Aikwood), politician and former leader of the Liberal party, born.
Scotland
David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood, KT, KBE, PC (born 31 March 1938) is a retired Scottish politician. Elected as Member of Parliament for Roxburgh, Selkirk, and …
1939
The first bombs in WW2 dropped on British soil was in the Shetland Islands
Scotland
The first German bombs on British soil exploded at Sullom in Shetland on November 13, 1939 - No casualties were inflicted. This event marked a significant moment in the early …
1940
Birth of Craig Brown
Scotland
James Craig Brown CBE (born 1 July 1940) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. After his playing career with Rangers, Dundee and Falkirk was curtailed by a …
1940
Footballer Denis Law who played for Manchester United and Scotland, born
Scotland
Footballer Denis Law who played for Manchester United and Scotland, born. This February 24, 1940 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1941
SS Politician ran aground on Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides
Scotland
The SS Politician, a British cargo ship, famously ran aground off the coast of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, on February 5, 1941. The incident became legendary, …
1942
William John Bremner, professional footballer and manager, born in Scotland
Scotland
William John Bremner (9 December 1942 – 7 December 1997) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager. Regarded as one of the game’s great midfielders, he combined …
1942
Comedian and actor Billy Connolly born
Scotland
Sir William Connolly CBE, the Scottish comedian, actor, and musician, was born on November 24, 1942, in Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland. Connolly is widely regarded as one of the …