June 11

First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea.

June 11, 1975

Empress of Britain launched from Clydebank by the Prince of Wales.

June 11, 1930

Birth of actor Richard Todd, in Dublin.

June 11, 1919

Mary Lavin, is born in Massachusetts

June 11, 1912

Thomas Sloan and others found the Independent Orange Order in Belfast

June 11, 1903

Violet Martin writer, is born

June 11, 1862

In Co. Wexford, the Rebel southern division moves camp from Slievecoilte to Lacken Hill

June 11, 1798

William of Orange departs for Ireland

June 11, 1690

Marie of Guise, widow of King James V and Queen Regent of Scotland, died.

June 11, 1560

Revolt in Ireland of Silken Thomas Fitzgerald

June 11, 1534

Battle of Sauchieburn during which King James III died attempting to subdue a group of rebel barons.

June 11, 1488