On June 17, 1959 in Celtic History
Eamon de valera becomes president of ireland.
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1903
An elephant named Sita kills her keeper tending her sore foot in Dublin Zoo
June 17, 1903
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1867
Birth of John Gregg, publisher and inventor of the Gregg shorthand system, in Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
June 17, 1867
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1823
Charles Macintosh patented the waterproof cloth he was using to make raincoats.
June 17, 1823
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1800
Birth of William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse; astronomer and telescope constructor, in York
June 17, 1800