Events for July 14

July 14, 1798

John and Henry Sheares, convicted

The Sheares Brothers, Henry (1753–98), and John (1766–1798) were Irish lawyers and republicans.

July 14, 1791

Demonstrations Commemorate the fall of the Bastille in 1789

Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year.

July 14, 1908

Roger McHugh, born

Roger Joseph McHugh (24 July 1908 – 2 January 1987) was an Irish academic, author, playwright, politician and Irish Republican. He was educated Our Lady’s Bower, Athlone; Synge Street CBS, Dublin and University College Dublin (UCD).

July 14, 1404

Treaty between Owain Glyndŵr and France

Owain Glyndŵr, sometimes anglicised as Owen Glendower (1359 - 1416) and crowned as Owain IV of Wales, was the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales. He instigated an ultimately unsuccessful revolt against English rule of Wales.