James thomson, scots author of rule britannia, born.

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calendar 1997

Referendum on Devolution which approved the creation of a new Scottish Parliament by a substantial majority.

September 11, 1997

calendar 1945

The Citizens Theatre on Glasgow moved from its original location in Buchanan Street to the heart of the Gorbals, one of the most run-down parts of the city.

September 11, 1945

calendar 1922

Proportional representation for local elections is abolished in Northern Ireland

September 11, 1922

calendar 1919

Dail Eireann is suppressed as a dangerous association by the British government and membership is deemed to be a crime

September 11, 1919

calendar 1766

John Bligh, former MP for Athboy, who suffers from the delusion that he is a teapot, marries suddenly and unexpectedly at nearly 50 years of age. Between now and his death in 1781 he will father at least seven children, in spite of his initial alarm that

September 11, 1766

calendar 1649

Massacre at Drogheda. Cromwell captures the town and slaughters the garrison

September 11, 1649

calendar 1297

Victory of Wallace at Stirling bridge, Scotland

September 11, 1297

calendar 1297

Battle of Stirling Bridge, Wallace (as famously portrayed by Mel Gibson in Braveheart) defeats Edward I.

September 11, 1297

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