Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven
Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven William the Conqueror lands
William the Conqueror lands The South Sea Bubble Bursts
The South Sea Bubble Bursts

28th of September 2026

28th of September 2026 is the 271st day of the year.

This day in history:

1066: William the Conqueror lands - ...more
1720: The South Sea Bubble Bursts - ...more
1745: British national anthem 'God Save The King' sung for the first time - ...more
1864: The First International Meets in London - ...more
1865: Britains 1st Woman doctor qualifies - ...more
1985: Brixton riots again - ...more
1996: Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies. - John Donne.

Born today:

William Mickle - 1735, William Brodie - 1741, Richard Bright - 1789, Sapper - 1888, Jeremy Isaacs - 1932, Jon Snow - 1947.

Died today:

Thomas Clarkson - 1846, T E Hulme - 1917, William MacGregor - 1923.

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Brit Quote:
It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good lia - Jerome K Jerome
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On this day:
William the Conqueror lands - 1066, The South Sea Bubble Bursts - 1720, British national anthem 'God Save The King' sung for the first time - 1745, The First International Meets in London - 1864, Britains 1st Woman doctor qualifies - 1865, Brixton riots again - 1985, Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven - 1996
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