William Rufus killed by Arrow
William Rufus killed by Arrow Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell Peter O’Toole
Peter O’Toole

2nd of August 2026

2nd of August 2026 is the 214th day of the year.

This day in history:

1100: William Rufus killed by Arrow - ...more
1595: The Battle of Cornwall - ...more
1894: Death Duties Introduced - ...more
1973: Summerland Fire Disaster - ...more
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British quote for the day:

We think too much and feel too little. - Charlie Chaplin.

Born today:

Alan Whicker - 1925, Peter O’Toole - 1932.

Died today:

William II (rufus the red) - 1100, Thomas Gainsborough - 1788, Sidney Herbert - 1861, Hamish MacCunn - 1916, Alexander Graham Bell - 1922.

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Brit Quote:
Sleep, that deplorable curtailment of the joy of life. - Virginia Woolf
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On this day:
William Rufus killed by Arrow - 1100, The Battle of Cornwall - 1595, Death Duties Introduced - 1894, Summerland Fire Disaster - 1973
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