Events for April 12April 12, 1945The Scottish National Party gained their first electoral victoryRead MoreApril 12, 1861The American Civil War begins; 150,000 Irishmen will serve with the Union forces, and 40,000 with the ConfederacyRead MoreApril 12, 1824An Act establishes free trade in manufactured articles between Britain and IrelandRead MoreApril 12, 1654The Ordinance of Union comes into effect, uniting Ireland and Scotland with EnglandRead More