The South Sea Bubble Bursts
The South Sea Bubble Bursts The First International Meets in London
The First International Meets in London Brixton riots again
Brixton riots again

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:

Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious. - Oscar Wilde.

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.

Hotel of the day:

The Runnymede-on-Thames

The Runnymede-on-Thames

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Brit Quote:
When thinking about companions gone, we feel ourselves doubly alone. - Walter Scott
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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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