History

Kate O'Brien, Irish novelist and playwright, born
Kate O'Brien, Irish novelist and playwright, born Kate O’Brien, the Irish novelist and playwright, was born on December 3, 1897, in Limerick City, Ireland. She became known for her literary contributions, addressing themes such as Irish society, women’s roles, and personal relationships. …

Aneurin Bevan Welsh Labor Party Leader is born
Aneurin Bevan Welsh Labor Party Leader is born Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh politician and a prominent member of the Labour Party. He was born on November 15, 1897, in Tredegar, Wales. Aneurin Bevan is best known for his role in the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. …

Naomi Mitchison, Novelist and politician, born in Edinburgh
Naomi Mitchison, Novelist and politician, born in Edinburgh …

HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. …

Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria.
Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria. …

James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release
James Connolly is arrested during a demonstration commemorating 1798; Maud Gonne pays the fine for his release …

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker
First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker …

Oscar Wilde is released from prison; he goes to live in France
Oscar Wilde is released from prison; he goes to live in France …

The first Irish Music Festival is held in Dublin
The first Irish Music Festival is held in Dublin …

John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died
John Roberts, Welsh harpist known as Alaw Elwy Telynor Cymru, died John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born at Rhiwlas Isaf, Llanrhaeadr, near Denbigh and, at the age of 14, started his career as a drummer boy with the 23rd Battalion of th …