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Rangers win the European Cup Winners Cup in Barcelona.
Rangers win the European Cup Winners Cup in Barcelona. …

William Trevor (Cox), prolific short story-writer and novelist is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. He has written over 30 works including The Story of Lucy Gault which was short-listed for the 2002 Booker Prize
William Trevor (Cox), prolific short story-writer and novelist is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. He has written over 30 works including The Story of Lucy Gault which was short-listed for the 2002 Booker Prize …

Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born.
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born. Stanley Livingstone Baxter (born 24 May 1926) is a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika. …

Actress, Siobhan McKenna is born
Actress, Siobhan McKenna is born …

1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected
1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected …

Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time.
Conscription to the armed forces began for the first time. …

Creighton Hale, actor, is born in Cork
Creighton Hale, actor, is born in Cork …

Robert Cunningham Graham born. Son of a Scottish laird, he organised the Scottish Labour Party with Kier Hardie, wrote over, 30 travel books and was elected first president of the Scottish National Party.
Robert Cunningham Graham born. Son of a Scottish laird, he organised the Scottish Labour Party with Kier Hardie, wrote over, 30 travel books and was elected first president of the Scottish National Party. …

Anthony Durnford, soldier, is born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Anthony Durnford, soldier, is born in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim …

The future Queen Victoria was born.
The future Queen Victoria was born. …