1582
James Crichton of Eliock, Died
Ireland
James Crichton, known as the Admirable Crichton (19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582), was a Scottish polymath noted for his extraordinary accomplishments in languages, the arts, and …
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1728
Robert Adam, Architect, born
Ireland
Architect Robert Adam born in Kirkcaldy.
1746
Henry Grattan, Born
Ireland
Henry Grattan (July 03, 1746 - June 06, 1820) was a member of the Irish House of Commons and a campaigner for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century. …
1798
Fr. John Murphy, died
Ireland
Remnants of Southern column reach Croghan. Fr. John Murphy dies at the hands of his captors
1883
Steamer Daphne Sank
Scotland
124 people drowned when Steamer Daphne sank during its launch on river Clyde.
1928
John Logie Baird transmitted first color TV
England
John Logie Baird transmitted first color television
1952
Bord Fáilte Founded
Ireland
Bord Fáilte - The Irish Tourist Board, is founded