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13th of July 2026

13th of July 2026 is the 194th day of the year.

This day in history:

1643: Battle of Roundway Down - ...more
1908: White City Stadium Opens - ...more
1955: Ruth Ellis Hanged - ...more
1985: Live Aid - ...more
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British quote for the day:

People see me in the suit and they know I'm not fooling anyone, they know I'm rock and roll through and through - Ricky Gervais.

Born today:

Sir George Gilbert Scott - 1811, James Young - 1811, Sidney Webb - 1859, David Storey - 1933, Ghillean Prance - 1937, Patrick Stewart - 1940, Cyril Knowles - 1944, Ian Hislop - 1960, Charlotte Dujardin - 1985.

Died today:

James Bradley - 1762, James Lind - 1794, Ruth Ellis - 1955, Harry McGowan - 1961, Tom Simpson - 1967, Patrick Blackett - 1974, Cicely Williams - 1992.

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Brit Quote:
All movements go too far. - Bertrand Russell
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On this day:
Battle of Roundway Down - 1643, White City Stadium Opens - 1908, Ruth Ellis Hanged - 1955, Live Aid - 1985
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