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Today on Celtic History on
May 26th
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Total Events: 13
Fri
26
May 1995
In the opening game of their Rugby World Cup programme, Scotland defeated Ivory Coast, 89-0
Fri
26
May 1950
Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended.
Tue
26
May 1914
Actor Archie Duncan (known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) born Glasgow.
Wed
26
May 1909
Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby
Wed
26
May 1897
First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker
Mon
26
May 1873
Trinity College Dublin abolishes all remaining religious restrictions for entry, with the exception of the Faculty of Divinity
Sun
26
May 1867
Michael Barrett from Kesh, Co. Fermanagh is executed for his part in the explosion at Clerkenwell Gaol
Sun
26
May 1867
Mary is crowned queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Sat
26
May 1798
The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath
Thu
26
May 1650
Oliver Cromwell leaves Ireland on board the frigate President Bradshaw
Sat
26
May 1562
Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill returns to Ireland
Wed
26
May 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
Tue
26
May 1063
England invades Wales.
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