1922 - Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson Assassinated

Two IRA members shot and killed Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson outside his London home. Wilson, who served as military advisor to the Northern Ireland government, was a vocal critic of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. His assassination sparked a crisis that contributed to the outbreak of the Irish Civil War, as pro-Treaty forces faced pressure to act against anti-Treaty IRA members.

1932 - Eucharistic Congress Opens in Dublin

The 31st International Eucharistic Congress began in Dublin, marking one of the largest public events in 20th century Ireland. Nearly a million people attended the ceremonies, with thousands arriving by boat and train from across the world. The congress demonstrated the Catholic Church's influential position in the newly independent Irish Free State.

1969 - Bernadette Devlin Becomes Youngest MP

Bernadette Devlin was sworn in as MP for Mid-Ulster, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to British Parliament at age 21. A civil rights activist and socialist, Devlin's election marked a significant moment in Northern Ireland politics, bringing increased attention to the civil rights movement and social inequality in Northern Ireland.

1798 - Battle of Vinegar Hill

The decisive Battle of Vinegar Hill took place near Enniscorthy, County Wexford. British forces, numbering around 20,000, overwhelmed the United Irish rebels who had made the hill their headquarters during the 1798 Rebellion. The defeat marked a turning point in the rebellion, though pockets of resistance continued in the southeast.