October 15

1582

Pope Gregory reforms the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 45BCE

Ireland

On 15 October 1582, Pope Gregory XIII enacts a major reform of the Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. To correct the calendar’s drift with respect to the solar …

1686

Allan Ramsay, poet, father of Allan Ramsay the painter, is born

Scotland

Allan Ramsay, the Scottish poet and literary figure, was born on October 15, 1686, in Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He is the father of Allan Ramsay, the renowned Scottish …

1880

Dr Marie Stopes, founder of first modern birth control clinic, born Edinburgh.

Ireland

Dr Marie Stopes, founder of first modern birth control clinic, born Edinburgh. This October 15, 1880 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1902

Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel opened its doors for the first time.

Ireland

Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel opened its doors for the first time. This October 15, 1902 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1928

Voting age for women reduced from, 30 to, 21, the same as for men.

Ireland

Voting age for women reduced from, 30 to, 21, the same as for men. This October 15, 1928 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1943

Poet William Souter died in Perth.

Ireland

Poet William Souter died in Perth. This October 15, 1943 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.