Events for October 18

October 18, 1791

First public meeting of the Society of United Irishmen in Belfast

Legislative independence had been won in 1782 but the Irish Parliament only had Protestant members and even those were effectively nominated by leading men of property. Attempts to reform the Parliament were entirely unsuccessful. The outbreak of the F

October 18, 1718

Birth in Dublin of actress, Peg Woffington

October 18, 1958

Denis Law became the youngest footballer to play for Scotland when he took part in the match against Cardiff when he was, 18 years and, 7 months old.

October 18, 1881

A “no rents manifesto” is issued by the Land League under the guidance of Parnell