July 19

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Archibald Joseph Cronin, born

Archibald Joseph Cronin, born

Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981), known as A. J. Cronin, was a Scottish physician and novelist.

July 19, 1896
Richard Crosbie’s 3rd Ballon Attempt

Richard Crosbie’s 3rd Ballon Attempt

Richard Crosbie (1755–1824) was the first Irishman to make a manned flight.

July 19, 1785
Garrett Colley Wellesley, born

Garrett Colley Wellesley, born

Born in Dangan, Co. Meath, Ireland on 19 Jul 1735 to Richard Colley Wesley and Elizabeth Sale.

July 19, 1735
Plantation of Ulster Commences

Plantation of Ulster Commences

The Plantation of Ulster was the organized colonization (plantation) of Ulster – a province of Ireland – by people from Great Britain during the reign of King James I. Most of the settlers (or planters) came from southern Scotland and northern England; their culture differed from that of the native Irish.

July 19, 1608
Battle of Halidon Hill

Battle of Halidon Hill

Battle of Halidon Hill (July 19, 1333) was fought during the second War of Scottish Independence.

July 19, 1333