May 12

1820 Florence Nightingale, social reformer and founder of modern nursing, born in Florence, Italy. 1712 Building commenced on the library of Trinity College, Dublin, designed by Thomas Burgh, at a cost of £15,000. 1916 James Connolly (47) and Seán MacDiarmada (33) executed. Prime Minister H.H. Asquith arrived in Ireland (until 18th). 1916 James Connolly and Seán ... Read more

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