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1919
Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England
June 01, 1919
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1878
First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster.
June 01, 1878
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1866
American Fenians led by General John ONeill invade Canada and capture Fort Erie.
June 01, 1866
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1852
The Magnetc Telegraph Company links Britain and Ireland via submarine telegraph cable
June 01, 1852
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1843
Dr Henry Faulds, who established the uniqueness of fingerprints, born in Beith, Ayrshire.
June 01, 1843