History

Announcement of the discovery of penicillin by Ayrshire-born Sir Alexander Fleming.
Announcement of the discovery of penicillin by Ayrshire-born Sir Alexander Fleming. …

The first professional artist ever to appear on British television, Irishwoman Miss Peg O’Neil, gives a charming entertainment, chatting and smiling, and telling Irish stories. The broadcast takes place at Olympia on the first day of the Radio Exhibitio
The first professional artist ever to appear on British television, Irishwoman Miss Peg O’Neil, gives a charming entertainment, chatting and smiling, and telling Irish stories. The broadcast takes place at Olympia on the first day of the Radio Exhibitio …

William Trevor, pseudonym of William Trevor Cox, short-story writer and novelist, is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
William Trevor, pseudonym of William Trevor Cox, short-story writer and novelist, is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork …

The Galway Gaelic Theatre, opens with Micheál Mac Liammóirs production of Diarmuid agus Gráinne
The Galway Gaelic Theatre, opens with Micheál Mac Liammóirs production of Diarmuid agus Gráinne …

Peter Barry, Fine Gael politician, is born in Co. Cork
Peter Barry, Fine Gael politician, is born in Co. Cork Peter Barry, a prominent Fine Gael politician, was born on August 10, 1928, in Blackrock, County Cork, Ireland. He played a significant role in Irish politics during the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in the areas of foreign affairs and Anglo-Irish relations. …

John B. Keane, born
John B. Keane, born John Brendan Keane (21 July 1928 – 30 May 2002) was an Irish playwright, novelist and essayist from Listowel, County Kerry. …

John Logie Baird transmitted first color TV
John Logie Baird transmitted first color TV John Logie Baird transmitted first color television …

William Trevor (Cox), prolific short story-writer and novelist is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. He has written over 30 works including The Story of Lucy Gault which was short-listed for the 2002 Booker Prize
William Trevor (Cox), prolific short story-writer and novelist is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. He has written over 30 works including The Story of Lucy Gault which was short-listed for the 2002 Booker Prize …

Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born.
Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born. Stanley Livingstone Baxter (born 24 May 1926) is a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika. …

Standish O'Grady, on the Isle of Wight, died
Standish O'Grady, on the Isle of Wight, died …