July/Gorffennaf

If you were born Welsh or are of Welsh descent then there is something to celebrate (or comemmorate) on every day of the year. If you are looking to learn Welsh history one day at a time or just looking for an excuse to raise a glass and celebrate on any particular day this blog is for you. You will also find the birthdates of many famous Americans of Welsh descent. Though these pages are intended as a serious resource some of our contributors have a sense of humor. Consequently there are a few 'joke' items spread amongst the vast bulk of factual daily entries. We dont think you'll have too much trouble spotting them. To navigate to any date in the calendar please use the rollover menu or the search box above. This will take you to the monthly calendar pages or to individual entries. You might also wish to check out our list of some of the most important dates in the Welsh Calendar which can be found here

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						1. Alun Lewis, Welsh Poet born 1915
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		1. George Everest born this day 1790		1.Owain Glyndwr takes Carmarthen 1403 2. Gwyn Thomas novelist, born this day 1913.
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1. Taliesin Williams born this day 1787	1. Worlds first Bog Snorkelling Triathlon in Llanwrtyd Wells, 2005.	1. Sir William Grove (scientist) born this day 1811
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	1.Annie Rhiannon Welsh blogger joins British Bloggers Directory 2006	1. Gruff Rhys ( Super Furry Animals) born this day 1970				1. 1405 Woodbury Hill last Welsh invasion of England. 2. Rhys Ifans born 1968
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			1. Tanni Grey Thompson (athlete) born this day 1969		1.The Mimosa lands in Patagonia, this day in 1865
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1. 1746 David Thomas Morgan, Welsh Jacobite leader, executed	1.Royal Assent given to 1998 Gov`t of Wales Act.

July/Gorffennaf
 

There is much to celebrate in the month of June! This is the month in which the noble sport of bog snorkelling was first publicly unveiled at Llanwrtyd Wells in 2005. A great many famous Welshmen and women were born this month including George Everest, Alun Lewis, Sir William Grove, Annie Rhiannon, and Gruff Rhys amongst others. The Welsh word for July is Gorffennaf.