Today on Celtic History on

April 17th

Thu 17 Apr 1969

Everyone in Britain over the age of 18 was allowed to vote in parliamentary elections

Sat 17 Apr 1937

A British record attendance at a football match was set when 149,547 watched Scotland vs England at Hampden Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Apr 1909

Riot by fans after replay of Scottish Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park.

Wed 17 Apr 1895

Scotlands first cremation at Glasgow's Western Necropolis.

Sat 17 Apr 1847

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

Thu 17 Apr 1783

The British Renunciation Act acknowledges the exclusive right of the Irish parliament and courts to make and administer laws for Ireland

Thu 17 Apr 1766

James Craigs winning entry for development of Edinburgh New Town was approved.

Mon 17 Apr 1656

William Molyneux, statesman, philosopher and scientist, is born in Dublin

Mon 17 Apr 1341

Edinburgh Castle taken from English, reversing English encroachments against independent Scotland

Mon 17 Apr 1172

Last day King Henry II holds his court in Dublin