A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow
April 17, 1937
Riot by fans after replay of Scottish Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.
April 17, 1909
The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded
April 17, 1847
The British Renunciation Act
April 17, 1783
Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland
April 17, 1341
Last day King Henry II holds his court in Dublin
April 17, 1172