King James I crowned at Scone.

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calendar 1929

The story of the Loch Ness Monster first appeared in the press

May 02, 1929

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calendar 1921

Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant

May 02, 1921

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calendar 1901

Glasgow International Exhibition in Kelvingrove opened.

May 02, 1901

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calendar 1884

Birth of William Casey, dramatist and Times editor

May 02, 1884

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calendar 1882

Charles Stewart Parnell is released under the terms of the Kilmainham Treaty

May 02, 1882

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calendar 1858

Edith Oenonne Somerville, novelist, born

May 02, 1858

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calendar 1806

John Jones, sculptor, is born in Dublin

May 02, 1806

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calendar 1794

United Irishman Archibald Rowan escapes from custody and eventually makes his way to America

May 02, 1794

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calendar 1788

An Act on this date repeals tests imposed on Protestant Dissenters

May 02, 1788

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calendar 1656

Birth of Sir Richard Levinge, Tory politician and Speaker of the House of Commons

May 02, 1656

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calendar 1568

Mary Queen of Scots escaped from Loch Leven castle.

May 02, 1568

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calendar 1332

Sir Anthony Lucys campaign in Munster, Ireland ends on this date

May 02, 1332