1848 - Young Ireland Leaders

Thomas Francis Meagher unveiled the tricolour flag for the first time at a meeting in Dublin, explaining its symbolism of peace between Ireland's different traditions. The flag's green, white, and orange design represented a new vision of Irish nationalism that sought to unite Catholic and Protestant under a common banner. This moment would prove historically significant, as the tricolour later became the national flag of independent Ireland.

1907 - Belfast Dock Strike

Jim Larkin led dock workers in Belfast in a major strike that temporarily united Protestant and Catholic workers. The strike challenged sectarian divisions in Belfast's labor force and demonstrated the potential for class-based solidarity to overcome religious differences. Despite fierce opposition from employers and some religious leaders, Larkin's leadership helped secure significant improvements in working conditions.

1941 - Belfast Blitz

German bombers conducted their first major raid on Belfast, causing significant damage and casualties in the city's dockland area. The attack exposed the inadequacy of Northern Ireland's civil defense preparations and highlighted the vulnerability of Ulster's industrial center to aerial bombardment. The raid would be followed by more devastating attacks in the coming weeks, leading to significant loss of life and destruction of property.