First Botanic Garden in Britain
First Botanic Garden in Britain The Peasants
The Peasants' Revolt ends Alcock and Brown complete 1st non stop flight across the Atlantic
Alcock and Brown complete 1st non stop flight across the Atlantic

15th of June 2026

15th of June 2026 is the 166th day of the year.

This day in history:

1215: Magna Carta Signed - ...more
1381: The Peasants' Revolt ends - ...more
1621: First Botanic Garden in Britain - ...more
1919: Alcock and Brown complete 1st non stop flight across the Atlantic - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Talk of the devil, and his horns appear. - Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Born today:

The Black Prince - 1330, Thomas Randolph - 1605, Colen Campbell - 1676, Trevor Huddleston - 1913, Noddy Holder - 1946, Henry McLeish - 1948, Simon Callow - 1949, Chris Morris - 1962, Peter Kennaugh - 1989.

Died today:

Wat Tyler - 1381, Henry Sacheverell - 1724, Thomas Campbell - 1844, William Berry - 1954, Ray McAnally - 1989.

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Brit Quote:
Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative - John Stuart Mill
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On this day:
Magna Carta Signed - 1215, The Peasants' Revolt ends - 1381, First Botanic Garden in Britain - 1621, Alcock and Brown complete 1st non stop flight across the Atlantic - 1919
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