20th of December 2025
20th of December 2025 is the 354th day of the year.
This day in history:
1192: Richard the Lionheart Captured - ...more
1910: A draw in the General Election - both sides get 272 seats - ...more
1928: Harry Ramsden opens 1st Fish and Chip Shop - ...more
1984: Greatest Underground Fire in History - ...more
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British quote for the day:
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. - Douglas Adams.
Born today:
Richard Oastler - 1789, James Legge - 1815, Geoffrey Howe - 1926, Jenny Agutter - 1952, Billy Bragg - 1957, George Lamb - 1979, Ashley Cole - 1980.
Died today:
Ethelbald - 0860, Thomas Linacre - 1524, Robert Knox - 1862, Eglantyne Jebb - 1928, James Hilton - 1954, John Squire - 1958.
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