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Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, born
Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, born …

First performance of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan
First performance of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan …

Padraic Ó'Conaire, writer and poet, born in Galway
Padraic Ó'Conaire, writer and poet, born in Galway …

Gladstone resigns, a Conservative administration under Disraeli takes over
Gladstone resigns, a Conservative administration under Disraeli takes over …

William Carleton, one of the most graphic writers about the Famine, born near Clogher, Co. Tyrone
William Carleton, one of the most graphic writers about the Famine, born near Clogher, Co. Tyrone …

James Gandon, architect and builder of the Customs House, the Four Courts, is born in London
James Gandon, architect and builder of the Customs House, the Four Courts, is born in London …

Edward VI of England is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey
Edward VI of England is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey …

Orkney and Shetland annexed from Norway to the crown of Scotland
Orkney and Shetland annexed from Norway to the crown of Scotland …

James I of Scotland is murdered
James I of Scotland is murdered James I, King of Scots (Jul 1394 - 21 February 1437), was the youngest of three sons of King Robert III and Annabella Drummond and was probably born in late July 1394 in Dunfermline. By the time James was eight years of age both of his elder brothers were dead–Robert had died in infancy, but David Stewart, died under suspicious circumstances in Falkland Castle while being detained by his uncle Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany. Although parliament exonerated Albany, fears for Jamess safety grew during the winter of 1405-6 and plans were made to send him to France. When on board a vessel ……