Birth of william murdoch who pioneered the use of coal gas lighting in, 1792 in partnership with james watt and mathew boulton.
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1981
Michael Devine, Irish political prisoner, dies on hunger strike in maze prison, Northern Ireland.
August 21, 1981
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1937
Birth of Donald Dewar, former Secretary of State for Scotland and First Minister in the new Scottish Parliament.
August 21, 1937
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1879
A Vision of the Virgin Mary is witnessed by 15 villagers in Knock, Co. Mayo
August 21, 1879
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1861
Birth in Belfast of Frederick Crawford, militant unionist and organizer of Larne gun-running
August 21, 1861
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1689
Battle of Dunkeld when the newly formed Cameronians defended the town against, 3,000 Highlanders.
August 21, 1689
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