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Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, born
Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, born Mary Aikenhead, a prominent figure in Irish Catholicism and the founder of the Irish Sisters of Charity, was born on January 19, 1787. She is also known for her role in establishing St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin, a significant institution in the field of healthcare and charitable work in Ireland. …

Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, born
Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, born Arthur Wolfe, 1st Viscount Kilwarden, was born on January 19, 1739. He was a prominent Irish lawyer and judge, known for his contributions to the legal and judicial system in Ireland during the 18th century. Wolfe’s legal career included serving as the Lord Chief Justice of the King’s Bench in Ireland. …

James Watt, Scottish steam engine inventor, born
James Watt, Scottish steam engine inventor, born James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor known for his improvements to the steam engine, was born on January 19, 1736. His work on steam engines was pivotal to the Industrial Revolution and had a transformative impact on industry, transportation, and technology. …

Battle of Braddock Downs, Cromwellian army defeated by Cornish Royalists
Battle of Braddock Downs, Cromwellian army defeated by Cornish Royalists Hopton and Grenville defeat Patrick Ruthins pursuing Parliamentary force at Braddock Down in Cornwall. Ruthin is defeated before the Earl of Stamford can join him with the reinforcements, and is a blow for Roundhead hopes in the West Country. Cornwall is secured for the King. …

Iona raided for second time by Norsemen
Iona raided for second time by Norsemen Blathmac, a monk on the island of Iona, lived during a time when Viking raids on monastic communities were common. Iona, being a renowned center of Christian learning and the burial site of St. Columba, was a prime target for these raids. …