Drake Starts round the world voyage
Drake Starts round the world voyage Samuel  Johnson
Samuel Johnson Jackanory First Broadcast
Jackanory First Broadcast

13th of December 2025

13th of December 2025 is the 347th day of the year.

This day in history:

1577: Drake Starts round the world voyage - ...more
1643: Battle of Alton - ...more
1939: Battle of the River Plate - ...more
1965: Jackanory First Broadcast - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Marriage is one long conversation, chequered by disputes. - Robert Louis Stevenson.

Born today:

Joseph Paton - 1821, John Piper - 1903, Charles Coulson - 1910, Robert Lindsay - 1949, Johnny Francome - 1952, Jim Davidson - 1953, Sarah Cox - 1974.

Died today:

Thomas Rymer - 1713, Samuel Johnson - 1784, George Routledge - 1888, L P Hartley - 1972, Henry Green - 1973.

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Brit Quote:
Television has bought murder back in to the home - where it belongs - Alfred Hitchcock
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On this day:
Drake Starts round the world voyage - 1577, Battle of Alton - 1643, Battle of the River Plate - 1939, Jackanory First Broadcast - 1965
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