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The Top Ten Most Important Dates In The Welsh Calendar





These are (in our humble opinion) the Top 10 most important dates in the Welsh Calendar arranged in no particular order of priority or preference.


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October27th (1914)

Wales, most famous and celebrated poet was born on this day.



Dylan Thomas


September18th (1997)


The Referendum on Devolution was
held on
this day in 1997.
Senedd
March1st


Saint Davids Day, the national patron saint of
Wales


St David

January
25th


Saint Dwynwen, Welsh patron saint of
lovers.
St Dwynwen
November 15th (1897)


Aneurin Bevan was born on his day in 1897.



Aneurin Bevan








November 4th (1839)


The Chartist March on Newport in 1839.
Chartists
December
11th 1282)



The last Prince of
Gwynedd was killed in
battle.


Cilmeri








January
17th (1863)



Lloyd George was born on this day in 1863.
Lloyd George
October
15th (1893)



Saunders Lewis, founder member of Plaid Cymru was born on this day.
Plaid Cymru








September
16th (1400)



On this day in 1400 Owain Glyndwr was proclaimed Prince of wales.
Owain Glyndwr
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