Events for March 05

March 5, 1867

Fenian Rising begins in Co. Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary

The Fenian Rising of 1867 (Irish: Éirí Amach na bhFíníní, 1867, IPA: was a rebellion against British rule in Ireland, organised by the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB).

March 5, 1133

King Henry II of England, born

Henry II (5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189), also known as Henry Curtmantle, was King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189. During his reign he controlled England, substantial parts of Wales and Ireland, and much of France (including Normandy, Aquitaine and Anjou), an area that altogether was later called the Angevin Empire, and also held power over Scotland and the Duchy of Brittany.

March 5, 2005

St. Piran’s Day Patron Saint of Cornwall

Saint Piran’s Day (Cornish: Gool Peran), or the Feast of Saint Piran, is the national day of Cornwall, held on 5 March every year. The day is named after one of the patron saints of Cornwall, Saint Piran, who is also the patron saint of tin miners.

March 5, 1929

David Dunbar Buick, founder of the Buick Manufacturing Company, died

David Dunbar Buick (September 17, 1854 – March 5, 1929) was a Scottish-born American inventor, widely known for founding the Buick Motor Company. He headed this company and its predecessor from 1899–1906 thereby helping to create one of the most successful nameplates in United States motor vehicle history.