August 05

1305

William Wallace betrayed and captured by the English.

Ireland

Sir William Wallace (c. 1276 – August 23, 1305) was a Scottish patriot who led his country against the English occupation of Scotland and King Edward I of England during …

1388

James, Earl Douglas, died out of sight of his army, in a bush, at Battle of Otterburn

Ireland

The Battle of Otterburn, fought on August 5, 1388, was a significant conflict between Scottish and English forces during the period of border wars known as the Anglo-Scottish Wars. …

1695

The Scottish Parliament established a General Post Office.

Ireland

The establishment of a General Post Office by the Scottish Parliament took place in 1695, during the reign of William II of Scotland (William III of England). This was a …

1704

Act of Security passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Scotland

The Act of Security was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 1704 as a response to the perceived threats to Scotland’s autonomy and interests following the accession of Queen …

1722

Birth of William Fortescuem, politician and sportsman

Ireland

William Fortescue, born in 1722, was a British politician and sportsman known for his attempts in the 1760s to introduce a controversial bill aimed at preserving partridges and …

1745

Charles Edward Stuart lands at Borradale, Scotland

Scotland

Charles Edward Stuart, also known as “Bonnie Prince Charlie” or “The Young Pretender,” landed at Borradale on the west coast of Scotland on July 23, 1745. …

1888

Philip Henry Sheridan, the son of Irish immigrants from Cavan, dies in Nonquit, Massachusetts.

Ireland

Philip Henry Sheridan, a prominent Union general during the American Civil War, died on August 5, 1888, in Nonquitt, Massachusetts. Sheridan was one of the most celebrated military …

1891

The Land Purchase Act

Ireland

The Land Purchase Act referred to in your description is likely the Wyndham Land Purchase Act of 1903, which was a significant piece of legislation in the history of land reform in …

1901

Peter O'Connor sets long jump record at 24 11 3-4.

Ireland

Peter O’Connor, an Irish athlete, set a remarkable world record in the long jump on August 5, 1901. His jump measured 24 feet 11 ¾ inches (7.61 meters), which remained the …