History

William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dies
William Butler Yeats, Irish poet, dies William Butler Yeats, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 20th century, died on January 28, 1939. Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. His work was deeply influenced by the heritage and politics of Ireland, and he played a significant role in the Irish Literary Revival. …

IRA Army Council declare war on England
IRA Army Council declare war on England IRA Army Council and Republican survivors of 2nd Dáil Éireann declare war on England …

First publication of the newspaper Irish Freedom
First publication of the newspaper Irish Freedom “Irish Freedom” is the title of a newspaper published by the political party Sinn Féin. This newspaper played a significant role in the political and nationalist landscape in Ireland. The first issue of “Irish Freedom” was published in 1939. …

Frank Patterson, tenor, is born in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Frank Patterson, tenor, is born in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary …

The, 80,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth, then the largest passenger ship ever built, launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank.
The, 80,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth, then the largest passenger ship ever built, launched at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. …

John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll.
John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll. …

Beano comic, 1st published
Beano comic, 1st published First edition of the long-running Beano comic was published …

Gas masks issued to Civilians Prior to WW2
Gas masks issued to Civilians Prior to WW2 Gas had been used a great deal in the First World War and many soldiers had died or been injured in gas attacks. Mustard gas was the most deadly of all the poisonous chemicals used during World War I. It was almost odourless (could not be smelt easily) and took 12 hours to take effect. It was so powerful that only small amounts needed to be added to weapons like high explosive shells to have devastating effects. …

Dr. Douglas Hyde inaugurated as first President of Ireland; Seán T OCeallaigh, Eamon de Valera and Erskine Childers were all installed on the same day in 1945, 1959 and 1973 respectively
Dr. Douglas Hyde inaugurated as first President of Ireland; Seán T OCeallaigh, Eamon de Valera and Erskine Childers were all installed on the same day in 1945, 1959 and 1973 respectively …

Robert and Edward Kennedy, youngest sons of the American Ambassador to London, open the children’s zoo in Regent’s Park. Children are charged sixpence to watch chimpanzees have a tea party
Robert and Edward Kennedy, youngest sons of the American Ambassador to London, open the children’s zoo in Regent’s Park. Children are charged sixpence to watch chimpanzees have a tea party …