8th of May 2026
8th of May 2026 is the 128th day of the year.
This day in history:
1984: Thames Barrier Opens - ...more
1987: The Loughgall Ambush - ...more
2009: Telegraph Begins Publishing MP Expenses - ...more
2013: Sir Alex Ferguson Announces Retirement - ...more
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British quote for the day:
A cricketer's life is a life of splendid freedom, healthy effort, endless variety, and delightful good fellowship - W G Grace.
Born today:
Francis Quarles - 1592, Thomas Hancock - 1786, Edward Miall - 1809, Nevil Sidgwick - 1873, Sid James - 1913, David Attenborough - 1926, Ray Illingworth - 1932, Jack Charlton - 1935, Norman Lamont - 1942, John Reid - 1947, Terry Christian - 1960, Marcus Brigstocke - 1973.
Died today:
Charles Abbot Colchester - 1829, John Stuart Mill - 1873, Emmanuel Shinwell - 1986, Edward Abraham - 1999, Dirk Bogarde - 1999.
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