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On May 20, 1759 in Celtic History

Sir eyre coote, the younger; soldier, mp, and governor of jamaica, born

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    Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland for Ireland on the anniversary of Charles Lindberghs famous

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    The opening hours of Irish public houses are restricted by the Intoxicating Liquor Act

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    De Valera and Collins agree to a pact whereby a national coalition panel of candidates will represent the pro and anti Treaty wings of Sinn Féin throughout Ireland in the forthcoming general election

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    An Act amalgamates the county constabulary and Peace Preservation Force into a centralized police force, the Irish Constabulary

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    James Lind began a controlled experiment which demonstrated that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy

    May 20, 1747

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    Truce between the confederates and Inchiquin; its adherents are excommunicated by Giovanni Rinuccini, papal nuncio to the confederates

    May 20, 1648

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    The war of the O'Briens of Thomond escalates as the Norman-Irish become involved on both sides

    May 20, 1311

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    France and England make peace, releasing forces to attack Scotland.

    May 20, 1303

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    Battle of Nechtansmere, Northumbrian invasion of Scotland defeated by Pictish King Bruide

    May 20, 685

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    Battle of Dunnichen, the Picts stopped the advance northwards of the Angles of Northumbria

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