Am 06.04.2022 empfing Außenminister Alexander Schallenberg den irischen Präsidenten Michael D. Higgins in Wien. © BMEIA / Gruber

· On this day, 2011

Michael D. Higgins (pictured) was elected President of Ireland with far more votes than any politician in the country's history at the time.

2011 15 years ago

Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025.
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The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork.On this day, 2019 · Wikipedia, On this day
Michael D. Higgins (pictured) was elected President of Ireland with far more votes than any politician in the country's history at the time.On this day, 2011 · Wikipedia, On this day
The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 World Series, breaking the so-called "Curse of the Bambino".On this day, 2004 · Wikipedia, On this day
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