Highlighted Events from July

Geoffrey Bing, born

July 24, 1909

Geoffrey Bing, born

Geoffrey Henry Cecil Bing (24 July 1909 – 24 April 1977) was a British barrister and politician who served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Hornchurch from 1945 to 1955.

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Enactment of the Irish Poor Law

July 31, 1838

Enactment of the Irish Poor Law

Enactment of the Irish Poor Law

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Sir Henry Raeburn, died

July 8, 1822

Sir Henry Raeburn, died

Sir Henry Raeburn RA RSA FRSE( (/ˈreɪbərn/; )4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.

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John Charles McQuaid, born

July 28, 1895

John Charles McQuaid, born

John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973), was the Catholic Primate of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin between December 1940 and January 1972. He was known for the unusual amount of influence he had over successive governments.

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