History

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press
The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press, starting off a long-running debate on whether or not some unknown animal or fish inhabits the murky depths of the loch. …

David Dunbar Buick, founder of the Buick Manufacturing Company, died
David Dunbar Buick, founder of the Buick Manufacturing Company, died David Dunbar Buick (September 17, 1854 – March 5, 1929) was a Scottish-born American inventor, widely known for founding the Buick Motor Company. He headed this company and its predecessor from 1899–1906 thereby helping to create one of the most successful nameplates in United States motor vehicle history. …

John Montague, best known for his volume, The Rough Field, is born
John Montague, best known for his volume, The Rough Field, is born John Montague (28 February 1929 − 10 December 2016) was an Irish poet. Born in the United States, he was raised in Ulster in the north of Ireland. He published a number of volumes of poetry, two collections of short stories and two volumes of memoir. He was one of the best known Irish contemporary poets. In 1998 he became the first occupant of the Ireland Chair of Poetry (essentially Ireland’s poet laureate). …

Brian Friel, playwright, born
Brian Friel, playwright, born Brian Friel (born January 09, 1929 – died October 02, 2015) was an acclaimed Irish playwright, short story writer, and novelist. He is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights and made significant contributions to contemporary Irish literature and theater. …

Playwright Brian Friel, author of Dancing at Lughnasa, is born
Playwright Brian Friel, author of Dancing at Lughnasa, is born Playwright Brian Friel, best known for his works such as “Dancing at Lughnasa,” was born on January 09, 1929. Brian Friel is one of Ireland’s most celebrated and influential playwrights, and his works have made a significant impact on contemporary Irish theater. …

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Artist, architect and designer, died
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Artist, architect and designer, died Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928), the renowned Scottish artist, architect, and designer, was born on June 07, 1868, in Glasgow, Scotland. He became a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and the Art Nouveau movement, making significant contributions to the fields of architecture, design, and the visual arts. …

Birth of Sir Charles Brett, architectural historian
Birth of Sir Charles Brett, architectural historian …

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

Death of Galway man Pádraic Ó Conaire, who was among the first writers to develop a new modern literature in the Irish language
Death of Galway man Pádraic Ó Conaire, who was among the first writers to develop a new modern literature in the Irish language …

Maeve Kyle, athlete and hockey player, is born in Kilkenny
Maeve Kyle, athlete and hockey player, is born in Kilkenny …