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17 November
Birth of James Matheson, owner of Lewis
07 January
Glasgow University is founded
27 September
The Queen Mother unveils the Commando Monument
23 July
The Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow
30 October
Tay Bridge designer dies of anxiety