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28th of May 2026

28th of May 2026 is the 148th day of the year.

This day in history:

1644: Bolton Massacre - ...more
1742: First indoor swimming pool opens - ...more
1907: First Isle of Man TT Race - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I see music as one language. If one musical form eats its own tail, it dies. So it needs to be a mongrel, it needs to be hybridised. - Sting.

Born today:

George I - 1660, William Pitt (The Younger) - 1759, Rowland Biffen - 1874, Ian Fleming - 1908, Dame Thora Hird - 1911, John Culshaw - 1924, Johnny Ball - 1938, Mary Portas - 1960, David Baddiel - 1964, Carey Mulligan - 1985.

Died today:

Anne Bronte - 1849, Hardwicke Rawnsley - 1920, Edward VIII - 1972, Eric Morecambe - 1984, Reginald Sutcliffe - 1991, John MacQuarrie - 2007, John MacQuarrie - 2007.

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Brit Quote:
You want to be foretold the weather? it is bad enough when it comes without having the misery of knowing about it beforehand - Jerome K Jerome
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On this day:
Bolton Massacre - 1644, First indoor swimming pool opens - 1742, First Isle of Man TT Race - 1907
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