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15th of May 2026

15th of May 2026 is the 135th day of the year.

This day in history:

1464: Battle of Hexham - ...more
1800: George III survives 2 assassination attempts - ...more
1855: The Great Gold Robbery - ...more
1858: Opening of the Royal Opera House - ...more
1921: British Legion Formed - ...more
1957: Britain tests H-Bomb - ...more
2004: Arsenal Become Invincibles - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. - Emily Bronte.

Born today:

Judge Jeffreys - 1645, James Mason - 1909, Mary Lyon - 1925, Peter Shaffer - 1926, Keith Mills - 1950, Mike Oldfield - 1953, John Godber - 1956, Zara Phillips - 1981, Andy Murray - 1987.

Died today:

Daniel O'Connell - 1847, Hugh Conway - 1885, Tyrone Guthrie - 1971, Margery Ashby - 1981.

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Brit Quote:
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity. - E M Forster
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On this day:
Battle of Hexham - 1464, George III survives 2 assassination attempts - 1800, The Great Gold Robbery - 1855, Opening of the Royal Opera House - 1858, British Legion Formed - 1921, Britain tests H-Bomb - 1957, Arsenal Become Invincibles - 2004
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