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Victory-in-Europe Day, end of World War II in Europe
Victory-in-Europe Day, end of World War II in Europe …

Jack Charlton, footballer and manager, born
Jack Charlton, footballer and manager, born …

Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol
Irish patriots, Michael Mallin, Eamonn Ceannt, Cornelius Con Colbert and Sean Heuston are executed in Kilmainham gaol …

The first production of the Irish Literary Theatre, The Countess Cathleen is performed
The first production of the Irish Literary Theatre, The Countess Cathleen is performed …

Sir William Wheeler, surgeon, is born in Dublin
Sir William Wheeler, surgeon, is born in Dublin …

John Pitt Kennedy, civil engineer; road and railway pioneer in India, is born in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal
John Pitt Kennedy, civil engineer; road and railway pioneer in India, is born in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal …

Scottish born pirate Captain William Kidd, tried for piracy at Londons Old Bailey
Scottish born pirate Captain William Kidd, tried for piracy at Londons Old Bailey William Captain Kidd: (January 22, 1654 – May 23, 1701) is often remembered in infamy as a cruel, bloody pirate. Indeed, he, along with his crew, has been accused of every crime in pirate history by popular tradition. He achieved perhaps more fame in song, story, and legend than any other pirate to sail the seven seas. However, historical record calls this characterization into question. It is more likely that Kidd: earned his reputation through circumstance and did not consider himself to even be a pirate. …

Execution of Fiach MacHugh O’Byrne
Execution of Fiach MacHugh O’Byrne …

Shane O'Neills army crosses the Swilly estuary at Farsetmore, and is defeated in a pitched battle by Hugh O'Donnell
Shane O'Neills army crosses the Swilly estuary at Farsetmore, and is defeated in a pitched battle by Hugh O'Donnell …