Frank oconnor, (pseudonym of michael odonovan), short story writer and author of poetic translations from irish is born in cork
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Birth of Chaim Herzog, former president of Israel, born in Belfast and educated in Dublin
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Prince Charles Edward Stuart took up residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
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Bonnie Prince Charles enters Edinburgh while a bagpiper plays - The King Shall Enjoy His Own Again
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