September 13

September 13, 1938

John Smith, politician and leader of the Labour Party, born at Dalmally, Argyll.

September 13, 1913

Sir Robert Lorimer, architect and exponent of the Scottish Vernacular Revival, died.

September 13, 1912

In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

September 13, 1912

In a speech at Dundee, Winston Churchill announces his support of a policy of devolution for Ireland, Scotland and Wales

September 13, 1903

Padraic Pearse arrives in Ros Muc, County Galway and takes up residence at his cottage in Inbhear

September 13, 1803

Death of John Barry, a native of Ballystampson, Co. Wexford

September 13, 1645

Royalist troops under Marquis of Montrose defeated by Covenanters led by David Leslie at Battle of Philiphaugh.

September 13, 1644

Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis of Montrose captured the city.

September 13, 1494

Edward Poynings, known for his introduction of Poynings Law, is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland