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

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

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

Scotlands first cremation at Glasgow's Western Necropolis.

The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded

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

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

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