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Alban Heruin, Welsh Bardic name for summer solstice
Wales
The summer solstice, or Alban Heruin, was the longest day of the year. The summer solstice is an astronomical term regarding the position of the sun in relation to the celestial …
Celtic history archive
June 21
Browse all events for June 21.
1098
Priory at Coldingham founded.
Ireland
Priory at Coldingham founded. This June 21, 1098 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1650
Cromwells New Model Army is victorious at Scarrifhollis, Co. Donegal
Ireland
Cromwells New Model Army is victorious at Scarrifhollis, Co. Donegal. This June 21, 1650 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1691
Godert de Ginkel, the commanding general of the William of Orange army, begins a ten-day siege of Athlone
Ireland
Godert de Ginkel, the commanding general of the William of Orange army, begins a ten-day siege of Athlone. This June 21, 1691 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1782
The Declaratory Act
Ireland
The Declaratory Act of 1720, which had asserted Britain’s right to legislate for Ireland and denied the Irish House of Lords its appellate authority, was repealed. This marked a …
1791
Robert Napier, regarded as the father of Clyde shipbuilding was born. He died on, 23 June, 1876.
Ireland
Robert Napier, regarded as the father of Clyde shipbuilding was born. He died on, 23 June, 1876. This June 21, 1791 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland. …
1796
Scottish explorer Mungo Park reached the source of the river Niger in Africa.
Ireland
Scottish explorer Mungo Park reached the source of the river Niger in Africa. This June 21, 1796 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1798
The Rebels are defeated at Vinegar Hill
Ireland
The United Irishmen rebels suffer a major defeat at the Battle of Vinegar Hill, a pivotal engagement during the 1798 Rebellion. Despite being surrounded by government forces, two …
1826
Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, diplomat and holder of estates at Clandeboye, Co. Down, is born in Florence
Ireland
Frederick Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, diplomat and holder of estates at Clandeboye, Co. Down, is born in Florence. This June 21, 1826 entry records a moment in …
1854
Charles Davis Lucas first recipient of the Victoria Cross
Ireland
Charles Davis Lucas, born in Drumagole, County Armagh, performs a remarkable act of bravery at the age of 20 during the Crimean War. Serving as a mate in the Royal Navy aboard HMS …
1877
Black Thursday
Unitedstates
On a day that will long be remembered as Black Thursday, four members of the Molly Maguires — Alexander Campbell, John Donohue, Michael Doyle, and Edward Kelly — shackled with …
1897
James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release
Ireland
James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release. This June 21, 1897 entry records a moment in Celtic history …