On September 10, 1771 in Celtic History
Birth of mungo park at foulshiels, near selkirk. he became an explorer and doctor who charted the course of the river niger.
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1916
While serving in the Dublin Fusiliers during World War I, Irish poet Tom Kettle dies in attack on Ginchy
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1897
HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
September 10, 1897
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1850
In Thurles, it is the final day of the first canonical synod of the Irish church, summoned by Paul Cullen
September 10, 1850
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1602
Red Hugh ODonnell dies in Simancas, Spain; evidence suggests he was poisoned by an English spy
September 10, 1602
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1315
Battle of Connor. Major victory for Edward Bruce in his invasion of Ulster
September 10, 1315
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1297
William Wallace seizes high ground above Stirling Bridge and bars route of invading English in battle the following day.
September 10, 1297