Events for July 02

July 2, 1800

The British Act of Union is passed

July 2, 1869

Joshua Prine Born

Birth of one of Ireland’s greatest ever tennis players, Joshua Prine, who won the Wimbledon singles in 1893 and 1894

July 2, 1266

Treaty of Perth

The Treaty of Perth, signed 2 July 1266, ended military conflict between Magnus VI of Norway and Alexander III of Scotland over possession of the Hebrides and the Isle of Man.

July 2, 1903

Birth of Lord Home of the Hirsel

Birth of Lord Home of the Hirsel, Foreign Secretary and UK Prime Minister.