15th of May 2026
15th of May 2026 is the 135th day of the year.
This day in history:
1464: Battle of Hexham - ...more
1800: George III survives 2 assassination attempts - ...more
1855: The Great Gold Robbery - ...more
1858: Opening of the Royal Opera House - ...more
1921: British Legion Formed - ...more
1957: Britain tests H-Bomb - ...more
2004: Arsenal Become Invincibles - ...more
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British quote for the day:
We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special. - Stephen Hawking.
Born today:
Judge Jeffreys - 1645, James Mason - 1909, Mary Lyon - 1925, Peter Shaffer - 1926, Keith Mills - 1950, Mike Oldfield - 1953, John Godber - 1956, Zara Phillips - 1981, Andy Murray - 1987.
Died today:
Daniel O'Connell - 1847, Hugh Conway - 1885, Tyrone Guthrie - 1971, Margery Ashby - 1981.
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