History

Pope John Paul sanctifies John Duns Scotus, philosopher, theologian (but the first dunce)
Pope John Paul sanctifies John Duns Scotus, philosopher, theologian (but the first dunce) John Duns Scotus OFM (/ˈskoʊtəs/ SKOH-təs; Ecclesiastical Latin: [duns ˈskɔtus], “Duns the Scot”; c. 1265/66 – 8 November 1308) was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher and theologian. He is one of the four most important Christian philosopher-theologians of Western Europe in the High Middle Ages, together with Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure and William of Ockham. …

Final performance at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh premises of the Traverse Theatre
Final performance at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh premises of the Traverse Theatre The Traverse Theatre is a theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded as The Traverse Theatre Club in 1962 by John Calder, John Malcolm, Jim Haynes, Richard Demarco, Terry Lane, Andrew Muir, John Martin and Sheila Colvin. …

US government deports Joseph Doherty, volunteer Oglaigh na hÉireann
US government deports Joseph Doherty, volunteer Oglaigh na hÉireann …

George Mann MacBeth, Journalist and poet, died.
George Mann MacBeth, Journalist and poet, died. …

Liz McColgan won her first marathon in a record time.
Liz McColgan won her first marathon in a record time. …

Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds.
Liz McColgan won the World Athletics Championship, 10,000 metres in Tokyo by a margin of, 20 seconds. …

Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, composer, and author dies, Edinburgh
Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, composer, and author dies, Edinburgh Captain Ian C. Cameron, a bagpiper, an author and a longtime member of the Piobaireachd Society died at age 72, from a virulent form of lung disease …

British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig
British Steel announced the closure of the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig …

The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgows year as Cultural Capital of Europe
The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgows year as Cultural Capital of Europe The Queen officially inaugurated Glasgow’s year as the European Capital of Culture on March 2, 1990. Glasgow was named the European Capital of Culture for the year 1990, marking a significant achievement and recognition for the city. This event was part of a broader initiative by the European Union to promote and celebrate cultural diversity and richness among its member states. Each year, one or more cities are selected to showcase their cultural life and development, encouraging cultural exchanges and the integration of European culture. …

A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270
A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270 Pan Am Flight 103 (PA103/PAA103) was a regularly scheduled Pan Am transatlantic flight from Frankfurt to Detroit via a stopover in London and another in New York City. The transatlantic leg of the route was operated by Clipper Maid of the Seas, a Boeing 747 registered N739PA. …