Iraq Frees 100 UK Hostages
Iraq Frees 100 UK Hostages The Ark Royal commissioned
The Ark Royal commissioned 1st episode of Coronation St screened
1st episode of Coronation St screened

9th of December 2025

9th of December 2025 is the 343rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1914: The Ark Royal commissioned - ...more
1960: 1st episode of Coronation St screened - ...more
1990: Iraq Frees 100 UK Hostages - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race. - E M Forster.

Born today:

John Milton - 1608, Mark Gertler - 1891, Charles Yonge - 1899, Rab Butler - 1902, Judi Dench - 1934, Neil Innes - 1944, Imogen Heap - 1977.

Died today:

Edward Clarendon - 1674, Cyril Pearson - 1921, Margaret Prout - 1963, Dame Edith Sitwell - 1964, John Gordon - 1974, Danny Blanchflower - 1993.

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Brit Quote:
The difference between England and the USA is that when we have a world eries we invite other countries to participate - John Cleese
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On this day:
The Ark Royal commissioned - 1914, 1st episode of Coronation St screened - 1960, Iraq Frees 100 UK Hostages - 1990
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