On June 01, 1957 in Celtic History
First premium bond prizes were drawn by the computer ernie ( electronic random number indicator equipment).
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Eamon DeValera begins his tour of the USA to raise money and support for the IRAs war against England
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First Tay rail bridge opens. It was to collapse, 18 months later in the Tay Bridge Disaster.
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1866
American Fenians led by General John ONeill invade Canada and capture Fort Erie.
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1852
The Magnetc Telegraph Company links Britain and Ireland via submarine telegraph cable
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1843
Dr Henry Faulds, who established the uniqueness of fingerprints, born in Beith, Ayrshire.
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