Exeter Theatre Royal Fire
Exeter Theatre Royal Fire Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury The Battle of the Marne Begins
The Battle of the Marne Begins

5th of September 2026

5th of September 2026 is the 248th day of the year.

This day in history:

1887: Exeter Theatre Royal Fire - ...more
1914: The Battle of the Marne Begins - ...more
1974: First Episode of Porridge - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Evil is unspectacular and always human, and shares our bed and eats at our own table. - W H Auden.

Born today:

Arthur Koestler - 1905, Donald Pleasence - 1919, Johnny Briggs - 1935, Freddie Mercury - 1946.

Died today:

John Home - 1808, Tom Johnston - 1965, Douglas Bader - 1982, John Gilpin - 1983, Sir Georg Solti - 1997.

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Brit Quote:
The British tourist is always happy abroad as long as the natives are waiters - Robert Morley
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On this day:
Exeter Theatre Royal Fire - 1887, The Battle of the Marne Begins - 1914, First Episode of Porridge - 1974
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