1867 - Manchester Martyrs

The trial of the Manchester Fenians reached its conclusion with guilty verdicts. The death sentences passed on Allen, Larkin, and O'Brien caused widespread protest. Their executions would create powerful martyrs for the nationalist cause.

1908 - Home Rule Crisis

John Redmond addressed a massive Home Rule demonstration in Dublin. The gathering demonstrated growing nationalist expectations of self-government. These hopes would be frustrated by the outbreak of World War I.

1921 - Treaty Talks

De Valera and the Cabinet finalized instructions for the peace negotiating team. The guidelines revealed underlying tensions about potential compromises. These debates would influence the upcoming Treaty negotiations.

1969 - Police Reform

The implementation of Hunt Report recommendations continued with major changes to RUC structure. The reforms included the disbandment of the B-Specials auxiliary force. These changes marked significant shifts in security policy.

1994 - Loyalist Ceasefire

The Combined Loyalist Military Command announced a complete cessation of military operations. The declaration followed six weeks after the IRA ceasefire. This development marked crucial progress in the peace process.