June

James Douglas,, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, accused of the murder of Lord Darnley.

June 02, 1581

The Ulster chieftain, Shane ONeill, takes refuge with the MacDonnells, and is murdered by them at Cushendun, Co. Antrim. He is succeeded by Turlough Luineach ONeill

June 02, 1567

Prince Henry St Clair (Sinclair) landed in Nova Scotia, having sailed from Orkney.

June 02, 1398

James Hutton, founder of modern geology, born.

June 03, 1726

Poet Robert Tannahill born in Paisley.

June 03, 1774

Robert Tannahill (June 03, 1774 - May 17, 1810) was a Scottish poet known as the Paisley Poet.

Government reinforces Gorey and Bunclody, Co. Wexford. Rebels decide to attack Gorey

June 03, 1798

Barry Edward OMeara, surgeon to Napoleon, dies in London

June 03, 1836

Writer Neil Munro born Inveraray.

June 03, 1863

American Fenians led by General John ONeill defeat English crown forces at Ridgeway, Ontario, British Squarebroken.

June 03, 1866

Sinéad de Valera, née Flanagan; teacher and writer, is born in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

June 03, 1878

The Local Government Act provides for proportional representation at local authority elections

June 03, 1919

The company formed by John Logie Baird televised the Epsom Derby which was then transmitted by the BBC.

June 03, 1931