Mary Mitford
Mary Mitford The London Underground opens
The London Underground opens William Laud
William Laud

10th of January 2026

10th of January 2026 is the 10th day of the year.

This day in history:

1840: Postal service (penny post) begins in Britain - ...more
1863: The London Underground opens - ...more
1985: Sinclair C5 Launched - ...more
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British quote for the day:

All the flower children were as alike as a congress of accountants and about as interesting. - Sir John Mortimer.

Born today:

Barbara Hepworth - 1903, Walter Bodmer - 1936, Rod Stewart - 1945, Ian Poulter - 1976.

Died today:

William Laud - 1645, Mary Mitford - 1855, David Bowie - 2016.

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Brit Quote:
The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good. - John Locke
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On this day:
Postal service (penny post) begins in Britain - 1840, The London Underground opens - 1863, Sinclair C5 Launched - 1985
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