Events for December 13

December 13, 1798

James Henry, physician and classical scholar, is born in Dublin

James Henry (13 December 1798 – 14 July 1876) was an Irish classical scholar and poet, was born in Dublin the elder son of a woollen draper, Robert Henry, and his wife Kathleen Elder.

December 13, 1779

British goods are boycotted in Ireland; armed Volunteers parade in College Green, Dublin in November and demand 'a free trade or else'

The satisfaction of demands for the removal of restrictions on Irish free trade in 1779, following a period of boycotts and demonstrations, represents a pivotal moment in Irish history. This event was a significant achievement for the Irish Volunteers and a crucial step in Ireland’s journey towards greater economic and political autonomy.

December 13, 1903

Sir William McCrea, mathematician and astronomer, is born in Dublin

Sir William McCrea, the Irish mathematician and astrophysicist, was born on December 13, 1904, in Dublin, Ireland. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the 20th century.