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24 January
Wall-building emperor Hadrian is born
08 March
Oor Wullie makes his first appearance in print
17 July
The Bank of Scotland is founded
01 March
Scotland votes for an independent parliament
06 March
Scott Monument architect drowns in the Union Canal
