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May 2012: Denbighshire

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Today, Thursday 24th of May 2012

Thursday 24th of May 2012 is the 145th day of the year.
It is Empire Day.

This day in history:

1337: The Hundred Years War begins - ...more
1683: Ashmolean Museum Opens - ...more
1862: Westminster Bridge Opens - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I don't know many singers who actually do like the sound of their own voice - Roger Daltrey.

Born today:

William Gilbert - 1544, Robert Parsons - 1546, John Maitland - 1616, John Mayow - 1641, Queen Victoria - 1819, Joseph Rowntree - 1836, Susan Isaacs - 1885, Gwyn Jones - 1907, Stanley Baxter - 1926, Steven Norris - 1945, Jim Broadbent - 1949, Kristin Scott-Thomas - 1960, Dermot O'Leary - 1973.

Died today:

George Rodney - 1792, Stanley Hooker - 1984, John Wain - 1994, Harold Wilson - 1995.

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Brit Quote:
I'm all in favour of free expression provided it's kept rigidly under control. - Alan Bennett
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On this day:
The Hundred Years War begins - 1337, Ashmolean Museum Opens - 1683, Westminster Bridge Opens - 1862
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