april 17th

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History

Everyone in Britain over the age of 18 was allowed to vote in parliamentary elections

April 17, 1969

History

A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow

April 17, 1937

History

Riot by fans after replay of Scottish Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.

April 17, 1909

History

Scotlands first cremation at Glasgow's Western Necropolis.

April 17, 1895

History

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

April 17, 1847

History

The British Renunciation Act acknowledges the exclusive right of the Irish parliament and courts to make and administer laws for Ireland

April 17, 1783

History

James Craigs winning entry for development of Edinburgh New Town was approved.

April 17, 1766

History

William Molyneux, statesman, philosopher and scientist, is born in Dublin

April 17, 1656

History

Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland

April 17, 1341

History

Last day King Henry II holds his court in Dublin

April 17, 1172