January 09, 1929
Brian Friel (born January 09, 1929 – died October 02, 2015) was an acclaimed Irish playwright, short story writer, and novelist.
January 09, 1922
Arthur Griffith was elected as the first head of government, then known as “President of Dáil Éireann,” which is now considered an equivalent position to the Taoiseach.
January 09, 1904
George Buchanan, poet, novelist and journalist, is born in Kilwaughter, County Antrim
January 09, 1811
January 09, 1811 — The first documented women’s golf tournament is held today in Scotland, at Musselburgh Golf Club in Scotland.
January 09, 1799
The introduction of income tax in England occurred in the late 18th century, primarily in response to the financial needs of the British government during a time of war.
January 09, 1642
30 Catholics are killed by the Scottish garrison and English settlers at Island Magee, Co.
January 09, 1514
Anne of Brittany, (1477–1514) duchess of Brittany and twice queen consort of France, who devoted her life to safeguarding the autonomy of Brittany within the kingdom of France.
January 10, 1871
The Battle of Le Mans in 1871 was a significant military engagement that took place during the Franco-Prussian War.
January 10, 1814
Aubrey Thomas De Vere (born January 10, 1814 – died January 21, 1902) was an Irish poet and writer known for his contributions to poetry and literature.
January 10, 1642
King Charles I and his family fled London in 1642, which marked a significant event in the lead-up to the English Civil War.
January 10, 1900
Harry Aaron Kernoff (born January 10, 1900 – died December 25, 1974) was an Irish painter known for his contributions to the art world in Ireland.
January 10, 1945
Rod Stewart, whose full name is Roderick David Stewart, was born on January 10, 1945.
