Celtic history archive
Browse all events for August 21.
1689
Ireland
Battle of Dunkeld when the newly formed Cameronians defended the town against, 3,000 Highlanders. This August 21, 1689 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1754
Ireland
Birth of William Murdoch who pioneered the use of coal-gas lighting in, 1792 in partnership with James Watt and Mathew Boulton. This August 21, 1754 entry records a moment in …
1791
Ireland
The story goes that a Dublin theatre proprietor by the name of Richard Daly made a bet that he could, within forty-eight hours, make a nonsense word known throughout the city, and …
1855
Ireland
Last ever Donnybrook Fair, held in Dublin since 1204. The general uproar of the annual event results in its suspension. This August 21, 1855 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1861
Ireland
Birth in Belfast of Frederick Crawford, militant unionist and organizer of Larne gun-running. This August 21, 1861 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1879
Ireland
A Vision of the Virgin Mary is witnessed by 15 villagers in Knock, Co. Mayo. This August 21, 1879 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1882
Ireland
Birth in Gloucester of Arthur Luce, a professor of philosophy and fellow of Trinity College in Dublin for 65 years. This August 21, 1882 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1911
Ireland
Irish Womens Suffrage Federation is formed. This August 21, 1911 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1920
Ireland
Birth in Belfast of Rinty Monaghan, world flyweight boxing champion. This August 21, 1920 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1930
Ireland
On August 21, 1930, Princess Margaret Rose was born at Glamis Castle in Angus, Scotland. She was the second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen …
1937
Ireland
Birth of Donald Dewar, former Secretary of State for Scotland and First Minister in the new Scottish Parliament. This August 21, 1937 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1981
Ireland
Michael Devine, Irish political prisoner, dies on hunger strike in maze prison, Northern Ireland. This August 21, 1981 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …