Launch of BBC2
Launch of BBC2 Steve Marriott
Steve Marriott Enoch Powells Rivers of Blood Speech
Enoch Powells Rivers of Blood Speech

20th of April 2026

20th of April 2026 is the 110th day of the year.

This day in history:

1964: Launch of BBC2 - ...more
1968: Enoch Powells Rivers of Blood Speech - ...more
1982: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Launched - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I don't need you to remind me of my age. I have a bladder to do that for me. - Stephen Fry.

Born today:

Leslie Phillips - 1924, Peter Snow - 1938, Eric Pickles - 1952, Nicholas Lyndhurst - 1961, Rachel Whiteread - 1963.

Died today:

Sean O'Faolain - 1991, Steve Marriott - 1991, Kathleen Garscadden - 1991, Trevor Huddleston - 1998.

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Brit Quote:
The delicate balance between modesty and conceit is popularity. - Max Beerbohm
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On this day:
Launch of BBC2 - 1964, Enoch Powells Rivers of Blood Speech - 1968, Sinclair ZX Spectrum Launched - 1982
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