June

The Reverend William Steel Dickson, a Presbyterian minister and United Irishmen supporter is arrested and imprisoned without trial

The Reverend William Steel Dickson, a Presbyterian minister and United Irishmen supporter is arrested and imprisoned without trial

June 05, 1798

John Couch Adams FRS (5 June 1819 – 21 January 1892) was a British mathematician and astronomer. Cornish discover of the planet Nep

John Couch Adams FRS (5 June 1819 – 21 January 1892) was a British mathematician and astronomer. Cornish discover of the planet Nep

June 05, 1819

Adams was born in Laneast, near Launceston, Cornwall, and died in Cambridge.

James Connolly, Irish revolutionary hero, born in Edinburgh - Scotland.

James Connolly, Irish revolutionary hero, born in Edinburgh - Scotland.

June 05, 1868

James Connolly (Irish name: Séamas Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh; June 05, 1868 ?

Birth in Dublin of William Thomas Cosgrave, the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State

Birth in Dublin of William Thomas Cosgrave, the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State

June 05, 1880

Alasdair Mac Cába, pro-Treaty nationalist, politician, and founder of the Educational Building Society, is born in Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Alasdair Mac Cába, pro-Treaty nationalist, politician, and founder of the Educational Building Society, is born in Ballymote, Co. Sligo

June 05, 1886

Margaret Anne Cusack (Sister Mary Francis Clare), the Nun of Kenmare, dies in Leamington, Warwickshire, England

Margaret Anne Cusack (Sister Mary Francis Clare), the Nun of Kenmare, dies in Leamington, Warwickshire, England

June 05, 1899

Death of Listowel man Lord Kitchener

Death of Listowel man Lord Kitchener

June 05, 1916

HMS Hampshire sank off Orkney after striking a mine. Lord Kitchener, conqueror of Sudan, was drowned.

HMS Hampshire sank off Orkney after striking a mine. Lord Kitchener, conqueror of Sudan, was drowned.

June 05, 1916

Cornelius Ryan, war correspondent and author of The Longest Day, The Last Battle and A Bridge Too Far, is born in Dublin

Cornelius Ryan, war correspondent and author of The Longest Day, The Last Battle and A Bridge Too Far, is born in Dublin

June 05, 1920

The first sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament takes place

The first sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament takes place

June 05, 1921

Birth of Christy Brown, paraplegic painter and writer. His book “Down All the Days” and the film “My Left Foot” are based on his life

Birth of Christy Brown, paraplegic painter and writer. His book “Down All the Days” and the film “My Left Foot” are based on his life

June 05, 1932

Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community. In Scotland the vote was Yes, 1,332,286; No, 948,039. Turnout was, 61%. Only Shetland and Western Isles had majorities against.

Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community. In Scotland the vote was Yes, 1,332,286; No, 948,039. Turnout was, 61%. Only Shetland and Western Isles had majorities against.

June 05, 1975

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