1942
Actor Tom Conti born
Scotland
Tom Conti, the Scottish actor, was born on November 22, 1941, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Over the course of his career, Conti became a well-known and respected figure in …
Celtic history archive
Scotland
1944
Pay As You Earn Income Tax introduced for the first time in Scotland
Scotland
Devised by Sir Paul Chambers, PAYE was introduced into the UK in 1944, following trials in 1940–1941. As with many of the United Kingdom’s institutional arrangements, the way …
1945
Blackout restrictions in Scotland lifted as World War II heads to a conclusion.
Scotland
A blackout during war, or in preparation for an expected war, is the practice of collectively minimizing outdoor light, including upwardly directed (or reflected) light. This was …
1945
The Scottish National Party gained their first electoral victory
Scotland
The Scottish National Party gained their first electoral victory. This April 12, 1945 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1945
52nd Highland Light Infantry and 1st Commando Brigade cross from Holland
Scotland
On January 16, 1945, during World War II, the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, which included the 52nd Highland Light Infantry, and the 1st Commando Brigade were involved in …
1945
Rod Stewart, born
Scotland
Rod Stewart, whose full name is Roderick David Stewart, was born on January 10, 1945. He is a British rock and pop singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive raspy voice, …
1947
Glasgow Zoological Society Opened
Scotland
Glasgow Zoo, or Calderpark Zoo, was a 99-acre (40 ha) zoological park in Baillieston, Glasgow, Scotland. The zoo was established in 1947 by the Zoological Society of Glasgow and …
1950
The actor Robbie Coltrane was born.
Scotland
Anthony Robert McMillan OBE (30 March 1950 – 14 October 2022), known professionally as Robbie Coltrane, was a Scottish actor and comedian. He gained worldwide recognition in the …
1951
The Stone of Destiny, stolen on Christmas Day, was returned to Westminster Abbey
Scotland
The Stone of Scone, (pronounced scoon) also commonly known as the Stone of Destiny or the Coronation Stone (though the former name sometimes refers to Lia Fáil) is a block of …
1951
The cartoon character Dennis the Menace appeared for the first time in the Beano comic.
Scotland
Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (originally titled Dennis the Menace and currently titled Dennis and Gnasher) is a long-running comic strip in the British children’s comic The …
1952
John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness
Scotland
John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness. This September 29, 1952 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1952
First television program broadcast in Scotland.
Scotland
Television transmissions in Scotland first began on 14 March 1952 when Britain’s sole state broadcaster of the time, the BBC, started broadcasting from the transmitting …