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Alistair Maclean, Scottish novelist, dies
Alistair Maclean, Scottish novelist, dies Alistair Stuart MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Alasdair MacGill-Eain; 21 April 1922 – 2 February 1987) was a Scottish novelist known for his thrilling adventure stories and suspense novels. His books The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare were made into films. …

James Joyce, Irish Author born
James Joyce, Irish Author born James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (February 02, 1882 – January 13, 1941) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic. He is considered one of the most influential and innovative writers of the 20th century. Joyce is best known for his groundbreaking work, “Ulysses” (1922), which employs a stream-of-consciousness technique to depict the events of a single day in Dublin, June 16, 1904. This day is now celebrated as Bloomsday in honor of Joyce and his novel. …

Charles S. Parnell addresses the U.S. Congress
Charles S. Parnell addresses the U.S. Congress Parnell was elected president of Davitt’s newly founded Irish National Land League in Dublin on 21 October 1879, signing a militant Land League address campaigning for land reform. In so doing, he linked the mass movement to the parliamentary agitation, with profound consequences for both of them. Andrew Kettle, his ‘right-hand man’, became honorary secretary. …

Battle of Inverlochy, one of the Duke of Montroses victories over the Covenanters, killing 1,300
Battle of Inverlochy, one of the Duke of Montroses victories over the Covenanters, killing 1,300 The Battle of Inverlochy has historical significance in Scotland, and there are actually two notable battles by this name. Both occurred near Inverlochy Castle, in the vicinity of present-day Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. They are remembered for their contexts within the turbulent periods of Scottish history they represent. …

James I married Lady Joan Beaufort, daughter of the Earl of Somerset, in London
James I married Lady Joan Beaufort, daughter of the Earl of Somerset, in London James I of Scotland (1394–1437) and Joan Beaufort were married in February 1424. …

Church's of St Andrew's and Durham struck a deal confirming their respective rights in Scotland and England
Church's of St Andrew's and Durham struck a deal confirming their respective rights in Scotland and England The agreement between the churches of St. Andrew’s in Scotland and Durham in England, confirming their respective rights, is an example of medieval ecclesiastical diplomacy that sought to settle jurisdictional and territorial disputes between religious institutions across national boundaries. Such agreements were not uncommon in the medieval period, as the church was a powerful transnational entity with significant influence over both spiritual and temporal matters. …

The Synod of Cashel, the Bishops of Ireland, under duress, pledge allegiance to Henry II of England
The Synod of Cashel, the Bishops of Ireland, under duress, pledge allegiance to Henry II of England The Synod of Cashel of 1172, also known as the Second Synod of Cashel, was assembled at Cashel at the request of Henry II of England shortly after his arrival in Ireland in October 1171. …