1961 Radio Teilifís Éireann, the national television service, was launched with an address by President Eamon de Valera. 1869 Henri Matisse (84), leading figure in modern art, born in Le Cateau-Cambrésis in the Nord department in northern France. 1961 Telefís Éireann was launched by President Eamon de Valera. 1964 Daniel Corkery (86), teacher and author, notably ... Read more