1910 - Dublin Corporation Defies King George V

Dublin Corporation sparked controversy by refusing to present a customary address to King George V during his royal visit. Led by nationalist councillors, this act of defiance represented growing republican sentiment in Ireland's capital. The decision marked a significant shift in Dublin's official attitude toward British monarchy and sparked heated debate throughout Ireland.

1934 - First Flight from Dublin to New York

Irish aviator James Fitzmaurice completed the first successful commercial flight from Dublin to New York. Flying a Bellanca monoplane, Fitzmaurice's achievement marked a crucial milestone in Irish aviation history. The flight demonstrated Ireland's potential as a transatlantic aviation hub and paved the way for future development of Irish commercial aviation.

1965 - Belfast's First Supermarket Opens

The opening of Northern Ireland's first modern supermarket in Belfast signaled a new era in Irish retail. Located on the Shankill Road, the store represented a dramatic shift from traditional shopping methods. The event marked the beginning of a retail revolution that would transform shopping habits throughout Ireland.

1888 - Michael Davitt's Land League Triumph

Michael Davitt secured a major victory for the Land League when several evicted tenants were restored to their homes in County Mayo. This success demonstrated the growing effectiveness of organized resistance to landlordism. Davitt's campaign contributed significantly to the eventual transformation of Ireland's land ownership system.