Elizabeth I crowned
Elizabeth I crowned British Museum Opens
British Museum Opens Henry VIII becomes Head of Church in England,
Henry VIII becomes Head of Church in England,

15th of January 2026

15th of January 2026 is the 15th day of the year.

This day in history:

1535: Henry VIII becomes Head of Church in England, - ...more
1559: Elizabeth I crowned - ...more
1759: British Museum Opens - ...more
1867: Regent’s Park Ice-Skating Disaster - ...more
1927: First BBC Sporting Commentary - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone. - Charlie Chaplin.

Born today:

William Prout - 1785, Ivor Novello - 1893, Charles Hill - 1904, Hugh Trevor-Roper - 1914, Margaret Beckett - 1943, Pete Waterman - 1947, Claudia Winkleman - 1972.

Died today:

Lady Emma Hamilton - 1815, Charlotte Schreiber - 1895, George Nares - 1915, Neil Gunn - 1973, Sydney Goodsir Smith - 1975, Gordon Jackson - 1990.

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Brit Quote:
One of the things being in politics has taught me is that men are not a reasoned or reasonable sex - Margaret Thatcher
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On this day:
Henry VIII becomes Head of Church in England, - 1535, Elizabeth I crowned - 1559, British Museum Opens - 1759, Regent’s Park Ice-Skating Disaster - 1867, First BBC Sporting Commentary - 1927
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