5th of May 2026
5th of May 2026 is the 125th day of the year.
This day in history:
1010: Battle of Ringmere - ...more
1640: Charles I disbands the Short Parliament - ...more
1821: Death of Napoleon - ...more
1930: Amy Johnson begins her flight upon Gypsy Moth - ...more
1980: The SAS storms the Iranian embassy in London - ...more
1981: Death of Hunger Striker Bobby Sands - ...more
1983: 1000th Top of the Pops - ...more
2005: Tony Blairs Labour win 3rd General Election - ...more
More dates from British history.
British quote for the day:
To enjoy freedom we have to control ourselves. - Virginia Woolf.
Born today:
Gordon Richards - 1904, Michael Palin - 1943, Richard E Grant - 1957, James Cracknell - 1972, Craig David - 1981.
Died today:
Robert Mylne - 1811, Bobby Sands - 1981.
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