Aug 14, 1964
University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology.
The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow was officially constituted as a university on August 1, 1964. It was formed from the Royal College of Science and Technology, which had a long history dating back to the early 19th century. The University of Strathclyde is known for its strong emphasis on …
Aug 14, 1907
H. Montgomery Hyde, author and unionist MP, is born in Belfast
H. Montgomery Hyde, an accomplished author, historian, and Unionist Member of Parliament (MP), was born on August 14, 1907, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hyde was a prominent figure in British and Irish political and literary circles, known for his extensive writings on a wide range of topics, …
Aug 14, 1903
The Land Purchase Act (Wyndham Act) is enacted and allows for entire estates to be purchased by the occupying tenantry, subsidized by the state
The Land Purchase (Ireland) Act of 1903, commonly known as the Wyndham Act, was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly advanced the process of land reform in Ireland. Named after George Wyndham, the Chief Secretary for Ireland who introduced the bill, the Act allowed tenant farmers to …
Aug 14, 1850
The Irish Franchise Act is enacted and has the effect of increasing the electorate from 45,000 to 164,000
The Irish Franchise Act tightened voter registration, increasing the urban electorate and decreasing the rural electorate.
Aug 14, 1827
Foundation is laid for the George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
The foundation for the George IV Bridge in Edinburgh was laid in 1827. However, the construction faced significant delays and was not completed until 1836, primarily due to a lack of funds.