Petrol rationing, introduced during ww2, was ended.

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calendar 1995

In the opening game of their Rugby World Cup programme, Scotland defeated Ivory Coast, 89-0

May 26, 1995

calendar 1914

Actor Archie Duncan (known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) born Glasgow.

May 26, 1914

calendar 1909

Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby

May 26, 1909

calendar 1897

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker

May 26, 1897

calendar 1873

Trinity College Dublin abolishes all remaining religious restrictions for entry, with the exception of the Faculty of Divinity

May 26, 1873

calendar 1867

Michael Barrett from Kesh, Co. Fermanagh is executed for his part in the explosion at Clerkenwell Gaol

May 26, 1867

calendar 1867

Mary is crowned queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

May 26, 1867

calendar 1798

The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath

May 26, 1798

calendar 1650

Oliver Cromwell leaves Ireland on board the frigate President Bradshaw

May 26, 1650

calendar 1562

Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill returns to Ireland

May 26, 1562

calendar 1424

The parliament convened by King James I approved the arrest of a number of the Scottish nobility and also banned the playing of football

May 26, 1424

calendar 1063

England invades Wales.

May 26, 1063

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