On October 27, 1980 in Celtic History
Beginning of the hunger strike by seven republican prisoners in the h blocks at long kesh. they are later joined by three female prisoners at armagh prison
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Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites
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James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish parents in Yorkshire.
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