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Denis Law became the youngest footballer to play for Scotland when he took part in the match against Cardiff when he was, 18 years and, 7 months old.
Denis Law became the youngest footballer to play for Scotland when he took part in the match against Cardiff when he was, 18 years and, 7 months old. …

Sarah Makem, Irish traditional singer, is born
Sarah Makem, Irish traditional singer, is born …

A “no rents manifesto” is issued by the Land League under the guidance of Parnell
A “no rents manifesto” is issued by the Land League under the guidance of Parnell …

First public meeting of the Society of United Irishmen in Belfast
First public meeting of the Society of United Irishmen in Belfast Legislative independence had been won in 1782 but the Irish Parliament only had Protestant members and even those were effectively nominated by leading men of property. Attempts to reform the Parliament were entirely unsuccessful. The outbreak of the F …

Birth in Dublin of actress, Peg Woffington
Birth in Dublin of actress, Peg Woffington …