August 31

1644

Second Battle of Lostwithiel, 1644, the last major victory in the English Civil War

Ireland

Second Battle of Lostwithiel, 1644, the last major victory for Charles I and the Royalist side in the English Civil War. Major defeat of Cromwellian army at Fowey, Cornwall by …

1767

Birth in Belfast of Henry Joy McCracken, United Irishman and leader of Ulster insurgents in 1798 rebellion

Ireland

Birth in Belfast of Henry Joy McCracken, United Irishman and leader of Ulster insurgents in 1798 rebellion. This August 31, 1767 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …

1803

French Irish Legion organized in Brittany

Ireland

French Irish Legion organized in Brittany. This August 31, 1803 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1806

Birth in Dublin of Charles Lever; fiction writer who was famous for his rendering of Trinity Colleges privileged atmosphere

Ireland

Birth in Dublin of Charles Lever; fiction writer who was famous for his rendering of Trinity Colleges privileged atmosphere. This August 31, 1806 entry records a moment in Celtic …

1830

William Fitzpatrick, biographer and historian, is born in Dublin

Ireland

William Fitzpatrick, biographer and historian, is born in Dublin. This August 31, 1830 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.