June 16

June 16, 1971

Lord Reith, father of the BBC, died.

June 16, 1929

The first official celebration of Bloomsday is held on its twenty-fifth anniversary

June 16, 1924

Friends send Joyce, who is in the hospital, a bouquet of white and blue hydrangeas

June 16, 1924

The first Irish soccer international

June 16, 1904

James Joyce had his first date with Nora Barnacle

June 16, 1871

The Westmeath Act allows detention without trial for agrarian offences

June 16, 1798

British regulars arrive in Dublin; Rebels march to Tinahely. Co. Wicklow

June 16, 1721

During a trial in the court of Kings Bench, Dublin, panick to all the people who crowded to get out

June 16, 1586

Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir.

June 16, 1338

Siege of Dunbar Castle by the English was raised.

June 16, 1282

Invading English Army defeated at Llandeilo, Wales, by Llywelyn II