September 29

1905

Francis Llewellyn Harrison, musicologist, is born in Dublin

Ireland

Francis Llewellyn Harrison, musicologist, is born in Dublin. This September 29, 1905 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1908

Birth of film star Greer Garson in Co. Down

Ireland

Birth of film star Greer Garson in Co. Down. This September 29, 1908 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1929

The last active Fenian, John Devoy, dies

Ireland

The last active Fenian, John Devoy, dies. This September 29, 1929 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1930

George Bernard Shaw refuses a peerage

Ireland

George Bernard Shaw refuses a peerage. This September 29, 1930 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1952

John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness

Scotland

John Cobb killed when his boat crashed while attemptting a world water-speed record on Loch Ness. This September 29, 1952 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1996

Stone of Destiny, which Scottish kings had been crowned, returned to Scotland

Ireland

The Stone of Destiny, the ancient coronation stone on which generations of Scottish kings were crowned at Scone, was returned to Scotland after 700 years. Originally taken by King …