Alban Eilir, Welsh bardic name for Spring Equinox
March 21, 2000
Pope John Paul sanctifies John Duns Scotus, philosopher, theologian (but the first dunce)
March 21, 1993
The Peace Preservation Act, controlling possession and importation of arms, is enacted
March 21, 1881
National Gallery of Scotland opened in Edinburgh
March 21, 1859
William James McNeven, physician, United Irishman and writer, is born in Aughrim, Co. Galway
March 21, 1763
Derry-Londonderry declares allegiance to William III
March 21, 1689
Bishop James Ussher, died
March 21, 1656
John Cumin (or Comyn) is elected archbishop of Dublin
March 21, 1181