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The, 20p coin came into circulation.
The, 20p coin came into circulation. …

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde.
First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde. …

Basil Stanley Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough; unionist politician and Northern Ireland prime minister from 1943-63, is born in Colebrook, Co. Fermanagh
Basil Stanley Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough; unionist politician and Northern Ireland prime minister from 1943-63, is born in Colebrook, Co. Fermanagh …

Rebels attack Arklow. They are defeated with heavy losses; in Co. Down, Rebels take Saintfield and repulse a Government attack. Garrison abandons Newtownards, which is occupied by the rebels; unsuccessful attack on Portaferry
Rebels attack Arklow. They are defeated with heavy losses; in Co. Down, Rebels take Saintfield and repulse a Government attack. Garrison abandons Newtownards, which is occupied by the rebels; unsuccessful attack on Portaferry …

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed
The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed …

Patrick Darcy, a prominent constitutional lawyer, argues that the Irish parliament possesses independent authority
Patrick Darcy, a prominent constitutional lawyer, argues that the Irish parliament possesses independent authority …

Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died.
Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died. Saint Columba or Saint Colm Cille sometimes known as St. Columba of Iona (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), (Old Irish Columb Cille, meaning Dove of the church), was the outstanding figure among the Gaelic missionary monks who reintroduced Christianity to Scotland during the Dark Ages. …