october 27th

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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

October 27, 1980

History

Birth in Dublin of Bryan Guinness, 2nd Lord Moyne; brewer and writer

October 27, 1905

History

Between October 24 and this date, Fenians propose a New Departure - an alliance with the Parnellites

October 27, 1878

History

William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born.

October 27, 1854

History

James Macpherson Scottish translator of Ossianic poems born.

October 27, 1736

History

James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish parents in Yorkshire.

October 27, 1728

History

A proclamation declares the banishment of Catholic bishops and priest and the closure of religious houses and schools under Charles IIs reign

October 27, 1673

History

Surrender of Limerick

October 27, 1651