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Jim Larkin, Irish labor leader, dies
Jim Larkin, Irish labor leader, dies Jim Larkin, an Irish labor leader and socialist, was a central figure in the Irish labor movement in the early 20th century. He is best known for his role in organizing and leading the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union (ITGWU) and for his involvement in significant labor disputes, most notably the 1913 Dublin Lockout. …

Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born
Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born Matt Molloy, the renowned Irish musician and flutist, was born on January 12, 1947. He is widely recognized for his contributions to traditional Irish music and his significant role as a member of The Chieftains, one of the most influential and respected traditional Irish music bands in the world. …

Birth of Gerry Adams
Birth of Gerry Adams …

Former World flyweight boxing champion Benny Lynch died.
Former World flyweight boxing champion Benny Lynch died. Benjamin Lynch (2 April 1913 – 6 August 1946), known as Our Benny, was a Scottish professional boxer who fought in the flyweight division. He is considered by some to be one of the finest boxers below the lightweight division in his era and has been described as the greatest fighter Scotland ever produced. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer rated Lynch as the No. 5 flyweight of all-time while his publication placed him 63rd in its 2002 list of the “Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years”. …

John Logie Baird, Scottish Inventor of television, died.
John Logie Baird, Scottish Inventor of television, died. John Logie Baird (August 13, 1888 ? June 14, 1946) was a Scottish engineer, who is best known as the inventor of the first working electromechanical television system. …

First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2.
First TV license issued in Britain, costing £2. …

Demobilisation of the Irish Army begins
Demobilisation of the Irish Army begins …

The Citizens Theatre on Glasgow moved from its original location in Buchanan Street to the heart of the Gorbals, one of the most run-down parts of the city.
The Citizens Theatre on Glasgow moved from its original location in Buchanan Street to the heart of the Gorbals, one of the most run-down parts of the city. …

Queen Mary leaves Greenock, taking nearly, 15,000 GIs home to US.
Queen Mary leaves Greenock, taking nearly, 15,000 GIs home to US. …

Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality
Eamon de Valera responds to Churchills victory speech during which Churchill took one last jab at Irish neutrality …