1728
Oliver Goldsmith, playwright, novelist and poet, born
Ireland
Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was a well-known Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and poet, who is noted for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), …
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1783
National Volunteer convention on parliamentary reform begins at the Rotunda in Dublin
Ireland
The National Volunteer Convention on parliamentary reform that began at the Rotunda in Dublin is a historically significant event in Ireland’s political history. This …
1798
Theobald Wolfe Tone tried and convicted of treason in the aftermath of the Irish Rebellion of 1798
Ireland
Theobald Wolfe Tone, a prominent figure in Irish history and a leader in the United Irishmen movement, was tried on and convicted of treason on November 10, 1798 in the aftermath …
1813
Thomas Lloyd, son of John Lloyd, is killed at the head of his regiment at the passage of Nivelle in south-west France
Ireland
The death of Colonel Thomas Lloyd, (1784–1813) the son of John Lloyd, former Member of Parliament for Kings County (now County Offaly) and Innistiogue, is a historical event …
1832
Charles Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Killowen, lawyer and Lord Chief Justice of England, is born in Newry, Co. Down
Ireland
Charles Arthur Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen, GCMG, PC (10 November 1832 – 10 August 1900) was an Irish statesman of the 19th century, and Lord Chief Justice of England. He …
1861
Thousands turn out to view the coffin of Terence Bellew MacManus
Ireland
Terence MacManus (1811-1861) was an Irish nationalist and a key figure in the struggle for Irish independence during the 19th century. Sentenced to death for treason, he and …
1871
Henry Morton Stanley finds the missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone in Africa.
Wales
Sir Henry Morton Stanley GCB (born John Rowlands; 28 January 1841 – 10 May 1904) was a Welsh-American explorer, journalist, soldier, colonial administrator, author and politician …
1879
Padraig Pearse, Irish revolutionary and one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rebellion, is born
Ireland
Patrick Henry Pearse (also known as Pádraig or Pádraic Pearse; Irish: Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais; 10 November 1879 – 3 May 1916) was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, …
1896
Lady Mary Heath, pioneer aviator and athlete, is born
Ireland
Mary, Lady Heath (17 November 1896 – 9 May 1939) was an Irish aviator and began life as Sophie Catherine Theresa Mary Peirce-Evans in Knockaderry, County Limerick, near the town of …
1902
Leon Ó Broin, writer and public servant, is born in Dublin
Ireland
León Ó Broin (10 November 1902 – 26 February 1990) was an Irish civil servant, known as a writer and playwright. He wrote many plays, stories and historical works in both Irish and …
1957
Bagpiper Pipe Major Willie MacLean, 5th Cameron (Lochiel) Highlanders, dies at Kilcreggan, Scotlandage 80
Scotland
Bagpiper William MacLean (1876 – November 10, 1957) was born in Tobermory, Isle of Mull to Raasay parents. He was instructed by the great Malcom MacPherson (Calum Piobaire) at the …
1971
Kenny Dalglish made his international debut for Scotlands football (soccer) team in a match against Belgium.
Scotland
Sir Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish MBE (born 4 March 1951) is a Scottish former football player and manager. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time as well as one of …