Today on Celtic History on

June 16th

Wed 16 Jun 1971

Lord Reith, father of the BBC, died.

Sun 16 Jun 1929

David Norris, a Dublin senator and a leading Joyce scholar, the first official celebration of Bloomsday is held on its twenty-fifth anniversary

Mon 16 Jun 1924

Friends send Joyce, who is in the hospital, a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas

Mon 16 Jun 1924

The first Irish soccer international

Thu 16 Jun 1904

James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle

Fri 16 Jun 1871

The Westmeath Act allows detention without trial for agrarian offences

Sat 16 Jun 1798

British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow

Mon 16 Jun 1721

During a trial in the court of Kings Bench, Dublin, a neighbouring chimney took fire, blew the smoke into the court and gave a panick to all the people who crowded to get out

Mon 16 Jun 1586

Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir.

Mon 16 Jun 1338

Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English was raised.

Tue 16 Jun 1282

Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II