Geoffrey Howe
Geoffrey Howe Richard the Lionheart Captured
Richard the Lionheart Captured A draw in the General Election - both sides get 272 seats
A draw in the General Election - both sides get 272 seats

20th of December 2025

20th of December 2025 is the 354th day of the year.

This day in history:

1192: Richard the Lionheart Captured - ...more
1910: A draw in the General Election - both sides get 272 seats - ...more
1928: Harry Ramsden opens 1st Fish and Chip Shop - ...more
1984: Greatest Underground Fire in History - ...more
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British quote for the day:

What makes life dreary is the want of a motive. - George Eliot.

Born today:

Richard Oastler - 1789, James Legge - 1815, Geoffrey Howe - 1926, Jenny Agutter - 1952, Billy Bragg - 1957, George Lamb - 1979, Ashley Cole - 1980.

Died today:

Ethelbald - 0860, Thomas Linacre - 1524, Robert Knox - 1862, Eglantyne Jebb - 1928, James Hilton - 1954, John Squire - 1958.

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Brit Quote:
Man is only great when he acts from passion. - Benjamin Disraeli
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On this day:
Richard the Lionheart Captured - 1192, A draw in the General Election - both sides get 272 seats - 1910, Harry Ramsden opens 1st Fish and Chip Shop - 1928, Greatest Underground Fire in History - 1984
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