jul 2, 1916 - The Easter Rising and the foundation of the IRA.
Description:
The Irish took advantage of the fact that the British were losing their war with Germany and seized a post office in Dublin proclaiming Irish republic. British solder fired weapons at ten from the river and those who fought were known as the Irish Republican Army (IRA)Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1916
Now
~ 110 years ago