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1,800 million pounds of Gold sails from the River Clyde
As German forces overran Europe in the spring of 1940, massive gold shipments began arriving in the United States from England, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Norway for safekeeping.
Brendan Halligan, born.
Brendan Halligan, an influential Irish politician, economist, and public servant, was born on July 5, 1936. Halligan was a prominent figure in Irish and European politics, known for his work with the Labour Party, his role in promoting European integration, and his contributions to public policy and economic planning in Ireland.
Final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach
The final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach took place on July 26, 1842. This event marked the end of an era in British transportation history, as the mail coach, which had been a crucial part of the postal service and passenger transport for over half a century, was replaced by the faster and more efficient railway system.
Daniel O’Connell wins the Clare election
Daniel O’Connell won the Clare by-election on July 5, 1828, in what became a pivotal moment in Irish and British political history. O’Connell, often referred to as “The Liberator,” was a leading Irish political leader who campaigned for Catholic emancipation—the right of Catholics to sit in the British Parliament, hold public office, and participate fully in public life.
United Irishmen Rebellion
United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798: The Irish Rebellion of 1798 was a major uprising against British rule in Ireland.
Sir Bevil Grenville, died
Sir Bevil Grenville (1596-1643), Royalist soldier in the English Civil War, was educated at Exeter College, Oxford.