James Chichester-Clark, Northern Ireland Prime Minister, born in Castledawson, Co. Derry
February 12, 1923
John Mitchel publishes first United Irishmen
February 12, 1848
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell
February 12, 1846
Edward Forbes, Manx naturalist, born
February 12, 1812
The right of habeas corpus is introduced in Ireland
February 12, 1782
George Heriot, goldsmith to King James VI, died.
February 12, 1624