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1894 in Ireland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Ireland in 1894.

Historical records for Ireland in 1894

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Discovery of Electrons

Stoney, George Johnstone · Science / Physics

Stoney coined the term electron to describe these elementary charges, saying, "... an estimate was made of the actual amount of this most remarkable fundamental unit of electricity, for which I have since ventured to suggest the name electron"

Drama

Shaw, George Bernard · Arts / Drama

Dramatization of, "Arms & the Man"

First Sea-Going Assignment

Crean, Thomas "Tom" · Royal Navy Seaman · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Crean receives his first sea-going assignment aboard HMS Wild Swan, gaining practical naval experience before his later polar service.

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