University of Strathclyde was constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal College of Science and Technology.
August 14, 1964
The Land Purchase Act (Wyndham Act)
August 14, 1903
The Irish Franchise Act is enacted and has the effect of increasing the electorate from 45,000 to 164,000
August 14, 1850
Foundation is laid for the George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
August 14, 1827
Mary O'Connell is born in Co. Limerick, known as Sister Anthony, she serves in the American Civil War as a nurse
August 14, 1814
Nathaniel Hone, painter and member of the Royal Academy at the time of its founding in 1768, dies
August 14, 1784
Gardiners Catholic Relief Act is enacted
August 14, 1778
King Robert III crowned at the Augustinian abbey of Scone.
August 14, 1390