Ireland

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, born.

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would later become Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born on August 4, 1900, in London, England. She played a significant role in British history, both as the wife of King George VI and as the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Her life spanned a century of immense change, and she became one of the most beloved members of the British royal family.

Paul Vincent Carroll, born

Paul Vincent Carroll (10 July 1900 – 20 October 1968) was an Irish dramatist and writer of movie scenarios and television scripts.

Patricia Lynch, childrens author, is born in Cork

During the Boer War, Piet de Wet captures the thirteenth battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry at Lindle

During the Boer War, Piet de Wet, a Boer general and younger brother of the more famous Christiaan de Wet, captures the 13th Battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry at Lindley, Orange Free State, in May 1900. To British observers, this battalion represented the social and political showpiece of the newly raised Imperial Yeomanry, a volunteer cavalry force created in response to early British setbacks in the war.

John Hunt, expert on mediaeval art, is born in Limerick

Queen Victoria arrives at Kingstown for a three-day visit to Ireland

Victoria visited mainland Europe regularly for holidays. In 1889, during a stay in Biarritz, she became the first reigning monarch from Britain to set foot in Spain when she crossed the border for a brief visit.

Sean O'Faolain, short story writer, born

The Irish Party reunites ten years after it split

The Irish Party, officially known as the Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP), experienced several splits and reunifications during its history, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This party was central to Irish politics, especially in the context of the Home Rule campaigns.

Harry Kernoff, born

Harry Aaron Kernoff (born January 10, 1900 – died December 25, 1974) was an Irish painter known for his contributions to the art world in Ireland. He was a significant figure in Irish art during the 20th century, known for his distinctive style and his focus on depicting the people and landscapes of Ireland.

Irish units in the Boer army fight in the battle of Modder River

During the Second Boer War (1899–1902), also known as the Anglo-Boer War, Irish volunteers fought on both sides of the conflict. While some Irish individuals served in the British forces, others joined the Boer forces in their fight against British imperialism.