The Silvertown TNT Plant Explosion
The Silvertown TNT Plant Explosion Battle of Braddock Down
Battle of Braddock Down 1st British town hit by a Zeppelin raid
1st British town hit by a Zeppelin raid

19th of January 2026

19th of January 2026 is the 19th day of the year.
It is St Wulfstans Day...more.

This day in history:

1643: Battle of Braddock Down - ...more
1915: 1st British town hit by a Zeppelin raid - ...more
1917: The Silvertown TNT Plant Explosion - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Virtue is the fount whence honour springs. - Christopher Marlowe.

Born today:

James Watt - 1738, Henry Bessemer - 1813, Matthew Webb - 1848, Augustine Birrell - 1850, George MacBeth - 1932, Julian Barnes - 1946, Simon Rattle - 1955, Wayne Hemmingway - 1961, Jenson Button - 1980.

Died today:

William Congreve - 1729, Frank Ramsey - 1930, Bill McLaren - 2010.

Hotel of the day:

Swinton Park

Swinton Park

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Brit Quote:
As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold. - Jonathan Swift
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On this day:
Battle of Braddock Down - 1643, 1st British town hit by a Zeppelin raid - 1915, The Silvertown TNT Plant Explosion - 1917
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