1726
James Hutton, founder of modern geology, born.
Ireland
James Hutton, founder of modern geology, born. This June 3, 1726 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1774
Poet Robert Tannahill born in Paisley.
Ireland
Robert Tannahill (June 03, 1774 - May 17, 1810) was a Scottish poet known as the Paisley Poet. He was born in Paisley to a weaving family and was apprenticed in the same trade from …
1798
Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey
Ireland
Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey. This June 3, 1798 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1836
Barry Edward OMeara, surgeon to Napoleon, dies in London
Ireland
Barry Edward OMeara, surgeon to Napoleon, dies in London. This June 3, 1836 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1863
Writer Neil Munro born Inveraray.
Ireland
Writer Neil Munro born Inveraray. This June 3, 1863 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1866
American Fenians led by General John ONeill defeat English crown forces at Ridgeway, Ontario, British Squarebroken.
Ireland
American Fenians led by General John ONeill defeat English crown forces at Ridgeway, Ontario, British Squarebroken. This June 3, 1866 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1878
Sinéad de Valera, née Flanagan; teacher and writer, is born in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Ireland
Sinéad de Valera, née Flanagan; teacher and writer, is born in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. This June 3, 1878 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1919
The Local Government Act provides for proportional representation at local authority elections
Ireland
The Local Government Act provides for proportional representation at local authority elections. This June 3, 1919 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1931
The company formed by John Logie Baird televised the Epsom Derby which was then transmitted by the BBC.
Ireland
The company formed by John Logie Baird televised the Epsom Derby which was then transmitted by the BBC. This June 3, 1931 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …
1978
Peru defeated Scotland, 3-1 in the football World Cup in Argentina.
Ireland
Peru defeated Scotland, 3-1 in the football World Cup in Argentina. This June 3, 1978 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.