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6th of June 2026

6th of June 2026 is the 157th day of the year.

This day in history:

1905: Einstein Produces Theory of Relativity - ...more
1936: Gatwick Airport Opens - ...more
1944: D-Day Landings - ...more
1962: Beatles audition for George Martin - ...more
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British quote for the day:

You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. - Oliver Goldsmith.

Born today:

John Stainer - 1840, Henry Newbolt - 1862, Robert Falcon Scott - 1868, Robert C Sherriff - 1896, Arthur Askey - 1900, Tom Scott - 1918, Iain Hamilton - 1922, Willie John McBride - 1940, David Blunkett - 1947, Mike Gatting - 1957, Mark Bright - 1962.

Died today:

Fulton MacKay - 1987, Mark McManus - 1994.

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Brit Quote:
I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine - Oliver Goldsmith
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On this day:
Einstein Produces Theory of Relativity - 1905, Gatwick Airport Opens - 1936, D-Day Landings - 1944, Beatles audition for George Martin - 1962
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