On February 20, 1472 in Celtic History
Orkney and shetland annexed from norway to the crown of scotland
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1874
Gladstone resigns, a Conservative administration under Disraeli takes over
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1794
William Carleton, one of the most graphic writers about the Famine, born near Clogher, Co. Tyrone
February 20,1794
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1742
James Gandon, architect and builder of the Customs House, the Four Courts, is born in London
February 20, 1742
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1547
Edward VI of England is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey
February 20, 1547