January 04, 1875
Thomas Stephens, a Welsh historian and critic, died in 1875. He was a notable figure in Welsh history and made significant contributions to the field of Welsh scholarship.
January 04, 1792
“The Northern Star” was indeed a newspaper associated with the Society of United Irishmen, a significant political organization in Ireland during the late 18th century.
January 04, 1642
The English Civil War, which took place in the mid-17th century, was a complex and multifaceted conflict involving various factions.
January 04, 1581
James Ussher, also known as James Ussher (or Usher), was born on January 04, 1581.
January 05, 2005
Glastonbury Abbey in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, now presents itself as traditionally the oldest above-ground Christian church in the world situated in the mystical land of Avalon by dating the …
January 05, 1984
Ronald MacDonald Douglas, born in 1896 was a prominent Scottish nationalist and author, died in 1984
January 05, 1929
Playwright Brian Friel, best known for his works such as “Dancing at Lughnasa,” was born on January 09, 1929.
January 05, 1922
Sir Ernest Shackleton, the renowned Antarctic explorer, died on January 05, 1922.
January 05, 1885
Hugh O’Brien, commonly known as Hugh O’Brien, was sworn in as Boston’s first Irish mayor on January 04, 1885.
January 05, 1871
33 Fenian prisoners, including Devoy, Rossa, O’Leary and Luby, are released by the British in a general amnesty
January 05, 1787
John Burke, born in 1787, was a prominent Irish genealogist and heraldic expert.
January 06, 1939
“Irish Freedom” is the title of a newspaper published by the political party Sinn Féin.
