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27th of April 2026

27th of April 2026 is the 117th day of the year.

This day in history:

1296: Battle of Dunbar - ...more
1650: Battle of Carbisdale - ...more
1944: Slapton Sands Friendly Fire Disaster - ...more
1968: Abortion is legalised in Britain - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I thought I'd begin by reading a poem by Shakespeare, but then I thought, why should I? He never reads any of mine. - Spike Milligan.

Born today:

Edward Gibbon - 1737, Mary Wollstonecraft - 1759, Herbert Spencer - 1820, Edwin Morgan - 1920, Sheila Scott - 1927, John Burningham - 1936, Michael Fish - 1944, Sheena Easton - 1959, Tommy Smith - 1967, Mica Paris - 1969.

Died today:

Karl Pearson - 1936, John Culshaw - 1980.

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Brit Quote:
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. - John Locke
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On this day:
Battle of Dunbar - 1296, Battle of Carbisdale - 1650, Slapton Sands Friendly Fire Disaster - 1944, Abortion is legalised in Britain - 1968
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