German Troops invade Channel Islands
German Troops invade Channel Islands First Harry Potter Book Published
First Harry Potter Book Published The Great Stink at its Worst
The Great Stink at its Worst

30th of June 2026

30th of June 2026 is the 181st day of the year.

This day in history:

1643: Battle of Adwalton Moor - ...more
1858: The Great Stink at its Worst - ...more
1934: Night of the Long Knives - ...more
1940: German Troops invade Channel Islands - ...more
1997: First Harry Potter Book Published - ...more
2007: Terror Attack on Glasgow Airport - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone. - Charlie Chaplin.

Born today:

John Gay - 1685, Thomas Lovell Beddoes - 1803, Stanley Spencer - 1891, Harold Laski - 1893, Jack McConnell - 1960, Etienne Stott - 1979, Ashley Walters - 1982.

Died today:

John Strutt - Lord Rayleigh - 1919, Nancy Mitford - 1973, Christopher Fry - 2005.

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Brit Quote:
Eternity's a terrible thought. I mean, where's it all going to end? - Sir Tom Stoppard
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On this day:
Battle of Adwalton Moor - 1643, The Great Stink at its Worst - 1858, Night of the Long Knives - 1934, German Troops invade Channel Islands - 1940, First Harry Potter Book Published - 1997, Terror Attack on Glasgow Airport - 2007
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