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Top 10 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 preference or precedence.


October
27th (1914)

Wales, most famous and
celebrated poet was born on this day.
Dylan Thomas
September
18th (1997)

Referendum on  Devolution  held this day in 1997.
Senedd
March
1st

Saint Davids Day, the patron saint of Wales
St David      January
25th

St. Dwynwens, Day...the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
St Dwynwen
November 15th (1897)
Aneurin Bevan was born on this day in 1897.
Aneurin Bevan
November 4th (1839)
The Chartist March on Newport occurred on this day in 1839.
Chartists
December
11th (1282)

On this day the last Princeof 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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