25th

Total results: 11

First Scotland v Wales football international, Scotland won 4-0

Pope Pius IX issues an encyclical called On aid for Ireland

Michael Davitt, known universally as The Father of the Land League, is born in Straid, Co. Mayo

Myles Keogh in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, born

Arthur Kavanagh, politician and progressive landlord, is born in Borris, Co. Carlow

Commercial Bank of Scotland, foundeded in Edinburgh

Irish harpist and composer, Turlough O'Carolan, dies at Alderford House, Co Roscommon

Birth of James Agar, 1st Viscount Clifden and politician