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Handsel Monday, traditionally the day on which gifts were exchanged in Scotland
Handsel Monday, traditionally the day on which gifts were exchanged in Scotland “Handsel Monday” is a traditional Scottish term for the first Monday of the year. …

T.S. Eliot, died
T.S. Eliot, died T.S. Eliot, the renowned American-English poet, essayist, playwright, and literary critic, died on January 04, 1965. Thomas Stearns Eliot, often known as T.S. Eliot, is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. He is known for his modernist poetry, including “The Waste Land,” “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” and “The Hollow Men.” …

Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died
Eibhin Nic Choill, prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist, died Eibhin Nic Choill, also known as Eleanor Knott, was a prominent Irish Celtic scholar and linguist. …

Martial law is extended to counties Clare, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford
Martial law is extended to counties Clare, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford The extension of martial law to counties Clare, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Wexford refers to a historical event that occurred during a turbulent period in Irish history. This extension of martial law took place in the 1790s, which was a time of political unrest and agitation in Ireland, often associated with the United Irishmen movement and other revolutionary activities. …

Thomas Stephens, died
Thomas Stephens, died Thomas Stephens, a Welsh historian and critic, died in 1875. He was a notable figure in Welsh history and made significant contributions to the field of Welsh scholarship. …

The Northern Star newpaper is published
The Northern Star newpaper is published “The Northern Star” was indeed a newspaper associated with the Society of United Irishmen, a significant political organization in Ireland during the late 18th century. …

English Civil War, attacks the English parliament
English Civil War, attacks the English parliament The English Civil War, which took place in the mid-17th century, was a complex and multifaceted conflict involving various factions. It’s important to clarify that the English Parliament itself was divided during the English Civil War, and it was not a singular entity under attack. Instead, different groups within Parliament supported different sides of the conflict. …

James Ussher, scholar and Archbishop of Armagh and Dublin is born
James Ussher, scholar and Archbishop of Armagh and Dublin is born James Ussher, also known as James Ussher (or Usher), was born on January 04, 1581. He was an Irish archbishop and scholar known for his work on chronology and biblical studies. …