august 20th

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History

The Currency Act establishes a separate currency for the Irish Free State

August 20, 1927

History

The Irish Republican Army is established by the Dail Eireann

August 20, 1919

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Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel prize (in, 1902) dissected a mosquito and established the link with malaria.

August 20, 1897

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Death of Ellen Kean, one of the greatest actresses of her time

August 20, 1880

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The Irish Republican Brotherhood Supreme Council withdraws its support from the Home Rule movement

August 20, 1876

History

Sectarian rioting in Belfast which began on August 15 continues through this date

August 20, 1872

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An expedition led by Robert OHara Burke, an Irish policeman, leaves Melbourne with the intention of making the first European crossing of Australia. They will make the crossing, but Burke and fellow-explorer, William Wills, will die on the return journey

August 20, 1860

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Birth in Dublin of scientist and Alpine traveller, John Ball

August 20, 1818

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Richard R. Madden - writer, historian, traveller and abolitionist - is born in Dublin

August 20, 1798

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Birth of Bernardo OHiggins, of Co. Meath origins, first Chilean head of state

August 20, 1778

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Treaty of Sable, Charles VIII of France makes peace with Fransez II of Brittany.

August 20, 1488