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The last hanging in Scotland -, 21-year-old Henry Burnett who was executed at Craiginches Prison in Aberdeen for the murder of seaman Thomas Guyan.
The last hanging in Scotland -, 21-year-old Henry Burnett who was executed at Craiginches Prison in Aberdeen for the murder of seaman Thomas Guyan. …

Birth of Benedict Kiely, novelist, short story-writer and critic, in Dromore, Co. Down
Birth of Benedict Kiely, novelist, short story-writer and critic, in Dromore, Co. Down …

Birth of Jack Lynch, Taoiseach, in Co. Cork
Birth of Jack Lynch, Taoiseach, in Co. Cork …

Unveiling of OConnell monument in Dublin
Unveiling of OConnell monument in Dublin …

Five people drown in Derrybeg, Co. Donegal when a chapel is flooded during Mass
Five people drown in Derrybeg, Co. Donegal when a chapel is flooded during Mass …

John J. Flanagan, born
John J. Flanagan, born John J. Flanagan (born August 15, 1873 – died June 19, 1938) was an American athlete and one of the most accomplished hammer throwers in the history of track and field. He was born in Kilbreedy, Co. Limerick, Ireland, and later became a prominent figure in American sports. …

Birth at Holytown of John Keir Hardie, coal miner and founder of the Labour Party.
Birth at Holytown of John Keir Hardie, coal miner and founder of the Labour Party. …

Daniel OConnell holds meetings for Repeal of the Union, attended by hundreds of thousands, at Trim and the Hill of Tara
Daniel OConnell holds meetings for Repeal of the Union, attended by hundreds of thousands, at Trim and the Hill of Tara …

Foundation stone for the Monument to Sir Walter Scott is laid in Princes Street Gardens.
Foundation stone for the Monument to Sir Walter Scott is laid in Princes Street Gardens. …

Edmund Rice opens a school for poor boys in Waterford - precursor of the schools run by the Christian Brothers
Edmund Rice opens a school for poor boys in Waterford - precursor of the schools run by the Christian Brothers …