May 26

In the opening game of their Rugby World Cup programme, Scotland defeated Ivory Coast, 89-0

May 26, 1995

Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended.

May 26, 1950

Actor Archie Duncan (known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) born Glasgow.

May 26, 1914

Birth of football player, coach and manager Sir Matt Busby

May 26, 1909

First publication of Dracula, written by Dublin man Abraham ‘Bram’ Stoker

May 26, 1897

Trinity College Dublin abolishes all remaining religious restrictions for entry, with the exception of the Faculty of Divinity

May 26, 1873

Michael Barrett from Kesh, Co. Fermanagh is executed for his part in the explosion at Clerkenwell Gaol

May 26, 1867

Mary is crowned queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

May 26, 1867

The rebels are defeated at Tara Hill; this marks the end of the rebellion in Co. Meath

May 26, 1798

Oliver Cromwell leaves Ireland on board the frigate President Bradshaw

May 26, 1650

Following his submission to Elizabeth at Whitehall in January, Shane O'Neill returns to Ireland

May 26, 1562

The parliament convened by King James I approved the arrest of a number of the Scottish nobility and also banned the playing of football

May 26, 1424

England invades Wales.

May 26, 1063