Frank Duff founds the Association of Our Lady of Mercy, later to be known as the Legion of Mary
September 7, 1921
John L. Sullivan loses his world heavyweight boxing title to another Irish American, James Corbett
September 7, 1892
Queen Victorias first visit to Edinburgh.
September 7, 1842
Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquis of Downshire, former MP for Co. Down and one of the wealthiest landowners in Ireland, commits suicide
September 7, 1801
Humbert crosses Shannon at Ballintra and camps at Cloone
September 7, 1798
A mob broke into the Tolbooth jail and removed Captain Porteous
September 7, 1736