The Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Began Operation
June 10, 1903
On this date, the world’s first floral clock began operation in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Designed by city park …
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Ewart Milne, Poet, Is Born in Dublin
May 25, 1903
Ewart Milne, poet, is born in Dublin. This May 25, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
Shelah Richards, Actress and Producer, Is Born in Dublin
May 23, 1903
Shelah Richards, actress and producer, is born in Dublin. This May 23, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Bing Crosby, Descendant of Irish Immigrants, Is Born in Tacoma, Washington
May 3, 1903
Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born in Tacoma, Washington. This May 3, 1903 entry records a moment in …
Aberdeen Football Club Was Founded.
April 14, 1903
Aberdeen Football Club was founded. This April 14, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
St. Patrick's Day, Becomes a Bank Day
March 17, 1903
Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. ’the Day of the Festival …
Charles Gavan Duffy, Young Irelander, Is Buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
March 8, 1903
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG, PC (12 April 1816 – 9 February 1903), was an Irish poet and journalist (editor of The …
Joseph Parry, Composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, Died
February 17, 1903
Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died. This February 17, 1903 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
Leon Ó Broin, Writer and Public Servant, Is Born in Dublin
November 10, 1902
León Ó Broin (10 November 1902 – 26 February 1990) was an Irish civil servant, known as a writer and playwright. He …
Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel Opened Its Doors for the First Time.
October 15, 1902
Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel opened its doors for the first time. This October 15, 1902 entry records a moment in Celtic …
James Dillon, Politician and Fine Gael Leader Is Born in Dublin
September 26, 1902
James Dillon, politician and Fine Gael leader is born in Dublin. This September 26, 1902 entry records a moment in …
Jimmy Kennedy, Born
July 20, 1902
James Kennedy OBE (20 July 1902 – 6 April 1984), was an Irish songwriter,[1] predominantly a lyricist, putting words to …