1st World Championship Bout by Queensbury Rules
1st World Championship Bout by Queensbury Rules Catherine Cookson
Catherine Cookson Barclays opens Britains 1st cashpoint
Barclays opens Britains 1st cashpoint

27th of June 2026

27th of June 2026 is the 178th day of the year.

This day in history:

1743: George II Fights Battle of Dettingen - ...more
1890: 1st World Championship Bout by Queensbury Rules - ...more
1967: Barclays opens Britains 1st cashpoint - ...more
2007: Tony Blair announces resignation - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Writing is an antidote for loneliness. - Steven Berkoff.

Born today:

John Latham - 1740, Charles Parnell - 1846, Charles Barkla - 1877, Catherine Cookson - 1906, John MacQuarrie - 1919, John MacQuarrie - 1919, David Mercer - 1928, Ian Lang - 1940, Mary McAleese - 1951, David Leadbetter - 1952, Meera Syal - 1961, Kevin Pietersen - 1980.

Died today:

Harriet Martineau - 1876, John Laird Mair Lawrence - 1879, Harry Pollitt - 1960, Alfred Robens - 1999.

Hotel of the day:

The Kilcamb

The Kilcamb

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Brit Quote:
To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education. - John Ruskin
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On this day:
George II Fights Battle of Dettingen - 1743, 1st World Championship Bout by Queensbury Rules - 1890, Barclays opens Britains 1st cashpoint - 1967, Tony Blair announces resignation - 2007
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