Rock Band U2 released the album War in 1983 On This Day

The Irish Constitution of 1937 introduced an absolute ban on divorce. Following a referendum in 1995 the ban was removed in 1997 On This Day

Olympic Gold Medal in Rome 1960 Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali when he became World Heavyweight Champion 1964 On This Day

Thomas Moore poet singer and author of Moore’s Irish Melodies who met his wife while acting with the Kilkenny players died in 1852 On This Day

Often referred to as GITMO the 45 square mile area around Guantanamo Bay Cuba was leased to the United States Of America in 1903 On This Day