Celtic history archive
Browse all events for February 16.
1768
Ireland
Until 1768 the Irish Parliament existed for the lifetime of the king and general elections were therefore infrequent. A radical campaign in the 1760s demanded a Septennial Act and …
1822
Ireland
James Thomson, engineer, is born in Belfast. This February 16, 1822 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1859
Wales
Thomas Edward Ellis, Welsh Nationalist, born. This February 16, 1859 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Wales.
1886
Ireland
The Irish Catholic Hierarchy formally endorses Home Rule. This February 16, 1886 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1902
Ireland
Birth of singer Delia Murphy in Ardroe, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. This February 16, 1902 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1932
Ireland
Fianna Fáil wins the general election. This February 16, 1932 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1992
Ireland
George Mann MacBeth, Journalist and poet, died. This February 16, 1992 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.