June

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed

The Settlement Act for the Assuming, Confirming and Settling of Lands and Estates in Ireland is passed

June 09, 1657

Rebels attack Arklow. They are defeated with heavy losses; in Co. Down, Rebels take Saintfield and repulse a Government attack. Garrison abandons Newtownards, which is occupied by the rebels; unsuccessful attack on Portaferry

Rebels attack Arklow. They are defeated with heavy losses; in Co. Down, Rebels take Saintfield and repulse a Government attack. Garrison abandons Newtownards, which is occupied by the rebels; unsuccessful attack on Portaferry

June 09, 1798

Basil Stanley Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough; unionist politician and Northern Ireland prime minister from 1943-63, is born in Colebrook, Co. Fermanagh

Basil Stanley Brooke, 1st Viscount Brookeborough; unionist politician and Northern Ireland prime minister from 1943-63, is born in Colebrook, Co. Fermanagh

June 09, 1888

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde.

First US troops (over, 10,000 men) disembark from Queen Mary on the River Clyde.

June 09, 1942

The, 20p coin came into circulation.

The, 20p coin came into circulation.

June 09, 1982

Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died.

Colum Cille, (St Columba) Irish Bard and monk, honored in all Celtic lands, died.

June 09, 597

Saint Columba or Saint Colm Cille sometimes known as St. Columba of Iona (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), (Old Irish Columb Cille, meaning Dove of the church), was the outstanding figure among the …

Prayer Book Rebellion breaks out in Cornwall against the religous edicts of Henry VIII of England, led by Henry Arundell.

Prayer Book Rebellion breaks out in Cornwall against the religous edicts of Henry VIII of England, led by Henry Arundell.

June 10, 1549

The Prayer Book Rebellion or Western Rebellion occurred in the southwest of England in 1549.

The first regularly constituted presbytery in Ireland constituted by Scottish army chaplains meets at Carrickfergus

The first regularly constituted presbytery in Ireland constituted by Scottish army chaplains meets at Carrickfergus

June 10, 1642

James Francis Stuart born. In honor of the Old Pretender, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles.

James Francis Stuart born. In honor of the Old Pretender, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles.

June 10, 1688

Battle of Glenshiel, Jacobites with Spanish assistance, and government forces clashed.

Battle of Glenshiel, Jacobites with Spanish assistance, and government forces clashed.

June 10, 1719

Death of King George I and accession of George II.

Death of King George I and accession of George II.

June 10, 1727

Construction of the Forth and Clyde canal started. It was to take, 22 years to complete.

Construction of the Forth and Clyde canal started. It was to take, 22 years to complete.

June 10, 1768

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