Celtic history archive
Browse all events for January 31.
1800
England
William Pitt the Younger, who became the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 24, played a pivotal role in advocating for the union of Great Britain and …
1864
Ireland
Matilda Cullen Knowles (1864-1933) was a pioneering Irish botanist and lichenologist, recognized for her substantial contributions to the study of lichens and the flora of Ireland. …
1881
Ireland
Anna Parnell’s establishment of the Ladies’ Land League in Ireland in 1881 was a significant moment in both Irish history and the history of women’s involvement …
1913
Ireland
The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) was founded in 1913, playing a significant role in the political and military history of Ireland, particularly in the context of Irish Home Rule …
1953
Ireland
The Princess Victoria disaster is a tragic maritime incident that occurred on January 31, 1953. The Princess Victoria was one of the earliest roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries and …