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April 17

Learn about The History of the Celtic People

A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow

Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland

Everyone in Britain over the age of 18 was allowed to vote in parliamentary elections

James Craigs winning entry for development of Edinburgh New Town was approved.

Last day King Henry II holds his court in Dublin

Riot by fans after replay of Scottish Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.

Scotlands first cremation at Glasgow's Western Necropolis.

The British Renunciation Act

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

William Molyneux, statesman, philosopher and scientist, is born in Dublin