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25th of May 2026

25th of May 2026 is the 145th day of the year.

This day in history:

1660: The English Restoration - Charles II lands on British Soil - ...more
1878: HMS Pinafore Opens - ...more
1967: Celtic win the European Cup - ...more
1973: Tubular Bells released - ...more
1977: Star Wars Opens - ...more
1982: HMS Coventry Sunk - ...more
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British quote for the day:

He travels best that knows when to return. - Thomas More.

Born today:

Tom Sayers - 1826, George Riddell - 1865, Max Beaverbrook - 1879, Richard Dimbleby - 1913, Ian McKellen - 1939, Alastair Campbell - 1957, Paul Weller - 1958, Julian Clary - 1959, Anthea Turner - 1960, Jonny Wilkinson - 1979, Geraint Thomas - 1986.

Died today:

William Paley - 1805, Henry Kingsley - 1876, Gustav Holst - 1934, Hamish Hamilton - 1988.

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Brit Quote:
Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity. - Thomas Hardy
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On this day:
The English Restoration - Charles II lands on British Soil - 1660, HMS Pinafore Opens - 1878, Celtic win the European Cup - 1967, Tubular Bells released - 1973, Star Wars Opens - 1977, HMS Coventry Sunk - 1982
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