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The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press
The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press, starting off a long-running debate on whether or not some unknown animal or fish inhabits the murky depths of the loch. …

Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant
Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant …

Glasgow International Exhibition in Kelvingrove opened.
Glasgow International Exhibition in Kelvingrove opened. …

Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor
Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor …

Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty
Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty …

Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born
Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born …

John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin
John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin …

United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America
United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America …

An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters
An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters …

Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons
Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons …