Peter Barry, Fine Gael politician, is born in Co. Cork
Peter Barry, a prominent Fine Gael politician, was born on August 10, 1928, in Blackrock, County Cork, Ireland. He played a significant role in Irish politics during the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in the areas of foreign affairs and Anglo-Irish relations.
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John B. Keane, born
John Brendan Keane (21 July 1928 – 30 May 2002) was an Irish playwright, novelist and essayist from Listowel, County Kerry.
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William Trevor (Cox), is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
William Trevor (Cox) — prolific short story writer and novelist — is born in Mitchelstown, County Cork on May 24, 1928. Widely regarded as a master of the short story form, he authored more than 30 works of fiction, including the critically acclaimed novel The Story of Lucy Gault, which was shortlisted for the 2002 Booker Prize. His writing often explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of Irish life.
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Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born.
Stanley Livingstone Baxter (born 24 May 1926) is a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika.
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Daniel Joseph Bradley, Irish physicist, born
Daniel Joseph Bradley FRS FInstP MRIA (18 January 1928 – 7 February 2010) was an Irish physicist, and Emeritus Professor of Optical Electronics, at Trinity College, Dublin.
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Birth of journalist and BBC political editor, John Cole
John Morrison Cole (23 November 1927 – 7 November 2013) was a Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work with the BBC. Cole was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1927 to George Cole, an electrical engineer, and his wife Alice. The family were Ulster Protestants, and Cole identified himself as British.
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