Events for July 19
July 19, 1608
Plantation of Ulster Commences
The Plantation of Ulster was the organized colonization (plantation) of Ulster – a province of Ireland – by people from Great Britain during the reign of King James I. Most of the settlers (or planters) came from southern Scotland and northern England; their culture differed from that of the native Irish.
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July 19, 1785
Richard Crosbie’s 3rd Ballon Attempt
Richard Crosbie (1755–1824) was the first Irishman to make a manned flight.
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July 19, 1333
Battle of Halidon Hill
Battle of Halidon Hill (July 19, 1333) was fought during the second War of Scottish Independence.
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July 19, 1896
Archibald Joseph Cronin, born
Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896 – 6 January 1981), known as A. J. Cronin, was a Scottish physician and novelist.
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