Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM
Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM Edward the Confessor Crowned
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Lionel Bart

3rd of April 2026

3rd of April 2026 is the 93rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1043: Edward the Confessor Crowned - ...more
1721: Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM - ...more
1993: The Grand National That Never Was - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit. - Somerset Maugham.

Born today:

Hugh Bourne - 1772, Princess Olive - 1772, Leslie Howard - 1893, Tony Benn - 1925, Tony Garnett - 1936, Nigel Farage - 1964, Leona Lewis - 1985, Coleen McLoughlin - 1986, Martyn Rooney - 1987.

Died today:

John Wilson - 1854, Edward Bullard - 1980, Peter Pears - 1986, Graham Greene - 1991, Lionel Bart - 1999.

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Brit Quote:
I am not, I repeat, NOT a lesbian - even though I'd like to be one when I grow up. - Dawn French
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On this day:
Edward the Confessor Crowned - 1043, Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM - 1721, The Grand National That Never Was - 1993
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