In the year: 2001
Politicians from all parties join hundreds of mourners on Achill Island to pay tribute to former Gaeltacht Minister and Mayo Fianna Fáil TD, Denis Gallagher

In the year: 1878
The New York Gaelic Society is formed

In the year: 1999
History is made when 22 newly-qualified air traffic controllers are presented with certificates in the first graduation ceremony held by the Irish Aviation Authority

In the year: 1688
William of Orange arrives in England with 15,000 men

In the year: 2002
Mick McCarthy steps down as Republic of Ireland soccer manager.