Events for July 03

Steamer Daphne Sank

July 3, 1883

Steamer Daphne Sank

124 people drowned when Steamer Daphne sank during its launch on river Clyde.

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Bord Fáilte Founded

July 3, 1952

Bord Fáilte Founded

Bord Fáilte - The Irish Tourist Board, is founded

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Fr. John Murphy, died

July 3, 1798

Fr. John Murphy, died

Remnants of Southern column reach Croghan. Fr. John Murphy dies at the hands of his captors

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James Crichton of Eliock, Died

July 3, 1582

James Crichton of Eliock, Died

James Crichton, known as the Admirable Crichton (19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582), was a Scottish polymath noted for his extraordinary accomplishments in languages, the arts, and sciences before he was murdered at the age of 21.

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