Forth Bridge opens
Forth Bridge opens RNLI founded
RNLI founded Sir Napier Shaw
Sir Napier Shaw

4th of March 2026

4th of March 2026 is the 63rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1461: Edward IV deposes Henry VI - ...more
1824: RNLI founded - ...more
1890: Forth Bridge opens - ...more
1966: Lennon’s Bigger than Jesus Quip - ...more
1969: Kray Twins found guilty of murder - ...more
2001: Real IRA bombs BBC TV Centre - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Success is the child of audacity. - Benjamin Disraeli.

Born today:

John Somers - 1651, Henry Raeburn - 1756, John Laird Mair Lawrence - 1811, Samuel Gardiner - 1829, Sir Napier Shaw - 1854, Joan Greenwood - 1921, Patrick Moore - 1923, Alan Sillitoe - 1928, Jim Clark - 1936, Shakin' Stevens - 1948, Kenny Dalglish - 1951, Chris Rea - 1951, Tim Vine - 1967, Patsy Kensit - 1968, Christian Jessen - 1977, Steven Burke - 1988.

Died today:

Bernard Gilpin - 1583, Nicholas Ridley - 1993.

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Brit Quote:
Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim. - Bertrand Russell
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On this day:
Edward IV deposes Henry VI - 1461, RNLI founded - 1824, Forth Bridge opens - 1890, Lennon’s Bigger than Jesus Quip - 1966, Kray Twins found guilty of murder - 1969, Real IRA bombs BBC TV Centre - 2001
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