Events for July 01

July 1, 1867

Thomas Francis Meagher Dies

Thomas Francis Meagher aka: O’Meagher, or Meagher of the Sword (August 03, 1823 ? July 01, 1867) was an Irish revolutionary, who also served in the United States Army as a Brigadier General during the U.S. Civil War.

July 1, 1701

William III Statue Inauguration

A public holiday is proclaimed for the inauguration of a statue of William III at College Green, Dublin

July 1, 1940

Birth of Craig Brown

James Craig Brown CBE (born 1 July 1940) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. After his playing career with Rangers, Dundee and Falkirk was curtailed by a series of knee injuries, Brown entered management with Clyde in 1977. Brown then coached various Scotland youth teams until he was appointed Scotland manager in 1993. .

July 1, 1681

Oliver Plunkett is hanged

Despite witnesses against him being discredited, Oliver Plunkett is hanged, drawn and quartered in London