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13th of September 2026

13th of September 2026 is the 256th day of the year.

This day in history:

1644: Battle of Aberdeen - ...more
1645: Battle of Philiphaugh - ...more
1759: Wolfe takes Quebec - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Any relic of the dead is precious, if they were valued living. - Emily Bronte.

Born today:

William Cecil - 1521, Arthur Henderson - 1863, John Clapham - 1873, Annie Kenney - 1879, Robert Robinson - 1886, J B Priestley - 1894, Roald Dahl - 1916, John Smith - 1938, Stella McCartney - 1971.

Died today:

John Cheke - 1557, Colen Campbell - 1729, James Wolfe - 1759, Charles James Fox - 1806, Sir Robert Lorimer - 1929, Heath Robinson - 1944, Heath Robinson - 1944.

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Brit Quote:
Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind. - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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On this day:
Battle of Aberdeen - 1644, Battle of Philiphaugh - 1645, Wolfe takes Quebec - 1759
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