Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope
Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren Birmingham Six convictions overturned
Birmingham Six convictions overturned

25th of February 2026

25th of February 2026 is the 56th day of the year.

This day in history:

1570: Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope - ...more
1980: Yes Minister First Broadcast - ...more
1991: Birmingham Six convictions overturned - ...more
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British quote for the day:

To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education. - John Ruskin.

Born today:

Thomas Cubitt - 1788, William Astbury - 1898, John Arlott - 1914, Anthony Burgess - 1917, Hugh Huxley - 1924, Sir Tom Courtenay - 1937, David Puttnam - 1941, George Harrison - 1943, Neil Jordan - 1950, Ed Balls - 1967.

Died today:

William Lilye - 1522, Christopher Wren - 1723, Paul Reuter - 1899.

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Brit Quote:
Who's ever going to write a film in which I get the girl? Me! - John Cleese
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On this day:
Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Pope - 1570, Yes Minister First Broadcast - 1980, Birmingham Six convictions overturned - 1991
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