28th

Total results: 8

Cheapside docks fire, Glasgow, 19 firemen killed.

Martin Sheridan, the world’s greatest athlete, is born in Bohola, Co. Mayo

Terence MacSwiney, Irish patriot and Lord Mayor of Cork, is born

Joseph McGarrity, Irish patriot, is born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone

Sir William Howard Russell, war correspondent, is born in Tallaght, Co. Dublin

An Act to repress Steelboy disturbances in five Ulster counties is passed

Peace between the confederates and James Butler, leads to a split within the confederation

King Robert the Bruce captured Berwick on Tweed