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01 July
Naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan is born in Dundee
17 October
Ben Nevis observatory is established
04 March
The Forth Bridge is opened
25 January
Launch of The Scotsman newspaper
08 March
Oor Wullie makes his first appearance in print