April 17

April 17, 1969

Everyone in Britain over the age of 18 was allowed to vote in parliamentary elections

April 17, 1937

A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow

April 17, 1909

Riot by fans after replay of Scottish Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.

April 17, 1895

Scotlands first cremation at Glasgow's Western Necropolis.

April 17, 1847

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

April 17, 1783

The British Renunciation Act

April 17, 1766

James Craigs winning entry for development of Edinburgh New Town was approved.

April 17, 1656

William Molyneux, statesman, philosopher and scientist, is born in Dublin

April 17, 1341

Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland

April 17, 1172

Last day King Henry II holds his court in Dublin