George III
George III Shane Warne bowls
Shane Warne bowls 'Ball of the Century' Stockport Air Disaster
Stockport Air Disaster

4th of June 2026

4th of June 2026 is the 155th day of the year.

This day in history:

1487: Rebel Army Lands in Furness - ...more
1927: The First Ryder Cup - ...more
1967: Stockport Air Disaster - ...more
1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre - ...more
1993: Shane Warne bowls 'Ball of the Century' - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I would much prefer to be a judge than a coal miner because of the absence of falling coal - Peter Cook.

Born today:

Benjamin Huntsman - 1704, George III - 1738, Christopher Cockerell - 1910, Geoffrey Palmer - 1927, Lange - 1974, Russell Brand - 1975.

Died today:

William Astbury - 1961, Joseph R Ackerley - 1967.

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Brit Quote:
When you read and understand a poem, comprehending its rich and formal meanings, then you master chaos a little. - Stephen Spender
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On this day:
Rebel Army Lands in Furness - 1487, The First Ryder Cup - 1927, Stockport Air Disaster - 1967, Tiananmen Square Massacre - 1989, Shane Warne bowls 'Ball of the Century' - 1993
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