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The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press
May 2, 1929
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Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant
May 2, 1921
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Glasgow International Exhibition in Kelvingrove opened.
May 2, 1901
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Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor
May 2, 1884
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Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty
May 2, 1882
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Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born
May 2, 1858
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John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin
May 2, 1806
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United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America
May 2, 1794
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An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters
May 2, 1788
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Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons
May 2, 1656
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Mary Queen of Scots escaped from Loch Leven castle.
May 2, 1568
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King James I crowned at Scone.
May 2, 1424
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Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date
May 2, 1332
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Edward Bruce, brother of King Robert the Bruce, crowned High King of All Ireland.
May 2, 1316
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King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter
May 2, 1194