june 11th

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History

First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea.

June 11, 1975

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Empress of Britain launched from Clydebank by the Prince of Wales.

June 11, 1930

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Birth of actor Richard Todd - in Dublin. In 1950, he wins a Golden Globe Award (“Most Promising Newcomer”) for his performance in the film “The Hasty Heart” (1949). The film also earns him an Academy Award Nomination for “Best Actor”

June 11, 1919

History

Mary Lavin, generally acknowledged as one of Irelands greatest short story writers, is born in Massachusetts, the only child of Irish parents

June 11, 1912

History

Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast

June 11, 1903

History

Violet Martin (pen-name Martin Ross; writer, sometimes in partnership with her cousin Edith Somerville) is born in Ross House, Co. Galway

June 11, 1862

History

In Co. Wexford, the Rebel southern division moves camp from Slievecoilte to Lacken Hill. In Co. Down, the Main rebel army moves from Saintfield to Ballynahinch

June 11, 1798

History

William of Orange departs for Ireland

June 11, 1690

History

Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died.

June 11, 1560

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Revolt in Ireland of Silken Thomas Fitzgerald

June 11, 1534

History

Battle of Sauchieburn during which King James III died attempting to subdue a group of rebel barons.

June 11, 1488