1798
- The Battle of Carlow and the British execution of 28 prisoners in County Wicklow occur during the United Irishmen Rising.
1895
- Irish playwright, poet and Socialist Oscar Wilde is sentenced to prison for his homosexuality.
1956
- Irish National Liberation Army freedom fighter and hunger stiker Kevin Lynch is born.
1963
- The Organization of African Unity is founded.
2013
- Communist Party of India (Maoist) rebels attack a convoy of Indian National Congress politicians.