Give US Back Our, 11 Days With the Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar
September 3, 1752
With the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1752, September 2 was followed by September 14, skipping 11 days to …
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The Gregorian Calendar Is Adopted in Ireland and Britain
September 2, 1752
On this date, Ireland and Britain officially adopted the Gregorian calendar, replacing the outdated Julian calendar. To …
Colin Campbell of Glenure, Known as the Red Fox, a Notorious Persecutor of Jacobites After Culloden, Was Shot in Appin
May 14, 1752
Colin Campbell of Glenure, known as the Red Fox, a notorious persecutor of Jacobites after Culloden, was shot in Appin. …
The First Regular Stage-Coach Service Between Dublin and Belfast Commences
April 16, 1752
The first stage coach service from Dublin to Belfast opened on the 16th of April 1752. The service was part of a …
Birth in Dublin of Dramatist and Orator, Richard Brinsley Sheridan
October 30, 1751
Birth in Dublin of dramatist and orator, Richard Brinsley Sheridan. This October 30, 1751 entry records a moment in …
Birth in Dublin of Charles Edward Kilmaine Who Was a General in the French Army
October 19, 1751
Birth in Dublin of Charles Edward Kilmaine who was a general in the French army. This October 19, 1751 entry records a …
Rotunda Hospital, in Dublin, Foundation Stone Is Laid
July 9, 1751
In 1745 Bartholomew Mosse, surgeon and man-midwife, founded the original Dublin Lying-In Hospital as a maternity …
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, Nationalist and United Irishman, Is Born in London
May 12, 1751
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, nationalist and United Irishman, is born in London. This May 12, 1751 entry records a moment …
James McLaine, Gentleman Highwayman Born in Monaghan, Is Hanged at Tyburn
October 3, 1750
James McLaine, gentleman highwayman born in Monaghan, is hanged at Tyburn. This October 3, 1750 entry records a moment …
Robert Fergusson, Scottish Poet, Born.
September 5, 1750
Robert Fergusson (September 05, 1750 - October 16, 1774), Scottish poet, son of Sir William Fergusson, a clerk in the …
John Philpott Curran, Born
July 24, 1750
John Philpot Curran (24 July 1750 – 14 October 1817) was an Irish orator, politician, wit, lawyer and judge, who held …
Sir Robert King, MP for Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Is Created Baron Kingsborough
June 13, 1748
Sir Robert King, MP for Boyle, Co. Roscommon, is created Baron Kingsborough. This June 13, 1748 entry records a moment …