Aug 4, 1900
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, born.
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would later become Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born on August 4, 1900, in London, England. She played a significant role in British history, both as the wife of King George VI and as the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Her life spanned a century of immense change, …
Aug 4, 1878
Birth of Margaret Pearse, teacher, politician and sister of Padraic Pearse, in Dublin
Margaret Pearse, born on August 4, 1878, in Dublin, Ireland, was a teacher, politician, and the sister of the famous Irish revolutionary leader Pádraic Pearse. Margaret Pearse played an important role in Irish history, both through her involvement in education and her political activities following …
Aug 4, 1870
Birth of the entertainer Sir Harry Lauder.
Sir Harry Lauder, one of Scotland’s most beloved entertainers, was born on August 4, 1870, in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Lauder was a singer, comedian, and songwriter, widely known for his music hall performances and his signature style, which celebrated Scottish culture and humor.
Aug 4, 1846
The Great Southern & Western Railway line between Dublin and Carlow opens
The Great Southern & Western Railway (GS&WR) line between Dublin and Carlow opened on August 4, 1846. This event was a significant development in the expansion of the railway network in Ireland, contributing to the economic growth and improved connectivity of the region.
Aug 4, 1805
Birth in Dublin of Sir William Rowan Hamilton, mathematician and astronomer
Sir William Rowan Hamilton (August 04, 1805 - September 02, 1865) was an Irish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. Hamiltons discovery of quaternions is his best known investigation. Hamilton also contributed to the development of optics, dynamics, and algebra. Hamiltons research was later …