1430
King James II born.
Ireland
King James II born. This October 16, 1430 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
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1678
Proclamations against Catholic clergy and schools in Ireland are issued
Ireland
Proclamations against Catholic clergy and schools in Ireland are issued. This October 16, 1678 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1774
Robert Fergusson Scottish poet, died.
Ireland
When Robert Burns arrived in Edinburgh in 1786, he made a pilgramage to the Canongate kirkyard to pay his respects to the young man who had inspired his poetry and whose grave lay …
1827
Cavan-born Thomas Baron von Brady, general in the Austrian army, dies in Vienna
Ireland
Cavan-born Thomas Baron von Brady, general in the Austrian army, dies in Vienna. This October 16, 1827 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1854
Oscar Wilde, playwright, novelist and essayist is born in Dublin
Ireland
Oscar Wilde, playwright, novelist and essayist is born in Dublin. This October 16, 1854 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1890
Michael Collins is born in Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Ireland
Michael Collins is born in Clonakilty, Co. Cork. This October 16, 1890 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
Poet George Mackay Brown born.
Ireland
Poet George Mackay Brown born. This October 16, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1939
City of Glasgow Fighter Squadron (No, 602) shoots down the first enemy aircraft over Britain after an attack on the River Forth.
Ireland
City of Glasgow Fighter Squadron (No, 602) shoots down the first enemy aircraft over Britain after an attack on the River Forth. This October 16, 1939 entry records a moment in …
1954
Former Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Forsyth born.
Ireland
Former Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Forsyth born. This October 16, 1954 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.