Marlborough takes Cork for the Williamites

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calendar 1932

TV mogul Jeremy Isaacs born.

September 28, 1932

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calendar 1920

Cork No. 2 Brigade, IRA, attacks and captures a military barracks in Mallow, Co. Cork. English forces later burn and sack the town

September 28, 1920

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calendar 1912

Edward Carson, leader of Ulster Unionists, stages signing of Southern League and Covenant against Irish Home Rule

September 28, 1912

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calendar 1741

Deacon William Brodie, a well known thief in 18th Century Edinburgh, was born.

September 28, 1741

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calendar 1703

Francis Annesley is expelled from the Irish Commons for his part in The Report of the Commissioners

September 28, 1703

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calendar 1678

Popish plot is alleged in England

September 28, 1678

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calendar 1581

George Buchan, humanist, poet, historian and tutor of King James VI, died.

September 28, 1581

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calendar 1396

Battle of the Clans between clans Chattan and Kay on the North Inch, Perth, in front of King Robert III.

September 28, 1396