Events for September 03

James Hanley, novelist and short story writer, is born in Liverpool of Irish parents

September 3, 1901

James Hanley, novelist and short story writer, is born in Liverpool of Irish parents

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members

September 3, 1654

The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members

Charters are granted to colleges in Belfast (now Queen’s University), Cork (now UCC) and Galway (now UCG), under the Universities (Ireland) Act

September 3, 1850

Charters are granted to colleges in Belfast (now Queen’s University), Cork (now UCC) and Galway (now UCG), under the Universities (Ireland) Act

Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut. Bricks were thrown at magistrates and soldiers then opened fire on the rioters, resulting in six being killed.

September 3, 1787

Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut. Bricks were thrown at magistrates and soldiers then opened fire on the rioters, resulting in six being killed.