1922 The Irish Free State Constitution Act and the Consequential Provisions Act received the royal assent; the king approved T.M. Healy as governor-general designate of the Free State. Saorstát Éireann (the Irish Free State) came into existence the following day. 1967 Michael P. O’Connor, writer and broadcaster, died. 1914 The Endurance, captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton ... Read more
