July 01, 1999
The original Parliament of Scotland was the national legislature of the independent Kingdom of Scotland, and existed from the early 13th century until the Kingdom of Scotland merged with the Kingdom …
July 01, 1940
James Craig Brown CBE (born 1 July 1940) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager.
July 01, 1937
The, 999 emergency telephone service came into operation for police, fire, ambulance and coastguards.
July 01, 1924
July 01, 1899
The Somme offensive begins. The 36th (Ulster) Division suffers heavy casualties
July 01, 1867
Thomas Francis Meagher aka: O’Meagher, or Meagher of the Sword (August 03, 1823 ?
July 01, 1836
North of Scotland Bank founded in Aberdeen. It is now part of the Clydesdale Bank.
July 01, 1782
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The Highland Dress Proscription Act Repealed, thus allowing again the wearing of tartan and the carrying of weapons (banned as a result of the, 1745 Uprising in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie).
July 01, 1701
A public holiday is proclaimed for the inauguration of a statue of William III at College Green, Dublin
July 01, 1690
Battle of the Boyne; the Jacobite forces (Irish, French, Germans and Walloons) are defeated by the Williamites (Irish, English, Dutch, Germans and Danes).
July 01, 1681
Despite witnesses against him being discredited, Oliver Plunkett is hanged, drawn and quartered in London
