Ireland elects its first woman President Mary Robinson
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson (Irish: Máire Mhic Róibín; née Bourke; born 21 May 1944) former president of Ireland (1990-97) and former United Nations high commissioner for human rights (1997-2002).
November 7, 1986
Luke Kelly, lead vocalist and 5-string banjo member of the Dubliners, dies
Luke Kelly, renowned for his distinctive voice and passionate performances, was a leading figure in the Irish folk music scene. He was a founding member of The Dubliners, a group that played a significant role in popularizing Irish folk music internationally.
January 30, 1984
Ronald MacDonald Douglas, prominent Scottish nationalist died.
Ronald MacDonald Douglas, born in 1896 was a prominent Scottish nationalist and author, died in 1984
January 5, 1984