King James II born.

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calendar 1954

Former Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Forsyth born.

October 16, 1954

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calendar 1939

City of Glasgow Fighter Squadron (No, 602) shoots down the first enemy aircraft over Britain after an attack on the River Forth.

October 16, 1939

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calendar 1921

Poet George Mackay Brown born.

October 16, 1921

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calendar 1890

Michael Collins is born in Clonakilty, Co. Cork

October 16, 1890

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calendar 1854

Oscar Wilde, playwright, novelist and essayist is born in Dublin

October 16, 1854

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calendar 1827

Cavan-born Thomas Baron von Brady, general in the Austrian army, dies in Vienna

October 16, 1827

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calendar 1774

Robert Fergusson Scottish poet, died.

October 16, 1774

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calendar 1678

Proclamations against Catholic clergy and schools in Ireland are issued

October 16, 1678