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John B. Keane, born
John Brendan Keane (21 July 1928 – 30 May 2002) was an Irish playwright, novelist and essayist from Listowel, County Kerry.
Free State army takes Waterford
The Irish Free State offensive of July–September 1922 was the decisive military stroke of the Irish Civil War. It was carried out by the National Army of the newly created Irish Free State against anti-treaty strongholds in the south and southwest of Ireland.
Maurice Lindsay, born
Maurice Lindsay CBE (21 July 1918 – 30 April 2009) was a Scottish broadcaster, writer and poet. He was born in Glasgow. He was educated at The Glasgow Academy where he was a pupil from 1928-36. In later life, he served as an honorary governor of the school.
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visit Ireland
Edward VII was created Earl of Dublin on 17 January 1850.
Thomas Bodkin, lawyer and professor, is born in Dublin
Professor Thomas Patrick Bodkin (21 July 1887 – 24 April 1961) was an Irish lawyer, art historian, art collector and curator.
Chauncey Olcott, born
Chauncey Olcott, an American stage actor, singer, and songwriter, was born on July 21, 1858, in Buffalo, New York. He was best known for his work in musical theater and for composing several popular Irish-themed songs that remain well-loved today.
Robert Burns, died
Robert Burns (January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796) is the best known of the poets who have written in Lowland Scots. Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often times revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung at Hogmanay. Other poems and songs of Burns that remain well known today across the world include A Red, Red Rose, To a Louse, and To a Mouse.