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James Mason Bob Hope
Bob Hope Tobacco Hits English Society
Tobacco Hits English Society

27th of July 2026

27th of July 2026 is the 208th day of the year.

This day in history:

1586: Tobacco Hits English Society - ...more
1689: Battle of Killiecrankie - ...more
2012: London 2012 Opening Ceremony - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Nobody ever died of laughter. - Max Beerbohm.

Born today:

Thomas Campbell - 1777, George Airy - 1801, Hilaire Belloc - 1870, Philip Sheppard - 1921, Jack Higgins - 1929, Mystic Meg - 1942, Christopher Dean - 1958, Peter Reed - 1981.

Died today:

Robert Lowe - 1892, James Mason - 1984, Bob Hope - 2003.

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Brit Quote:
Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition. - Adam Smith
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On this day:
Tobacco Hits English Society - 1586, Battle of Killiecrankie - 1689, London 2012 Opening Ceremony - 2012
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