Battle of Marston Moor
Battle of Marston Moor Robert Peel
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Battle of Alford

2nd of July 2026

2nd of July 2026 is the 183rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1644: Battle of Marston Moor - ...more
1645: Battle of Alford - ...more
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British quote for the day:

When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody. - W S Gilbert.

Born today:

Thomas Cranmer - 1489, William Bragg - 1862, Tyrone Guthrie - 1900, Alec Douglas-Home - 1903, David Owen - 1938, Ken Clarke - 1940, Peter Kay - 1973, Donna Air - 1979.

Died today:

Thomas Harriot - 1621, Robert Peel - 1850, Frederick Furnivall - 1910, Joseph Chamberlain - 1914, Beryl Bainbridge - 2010.

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Brit Quote:
I love everything that's old, - old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine - Oliver Goldsmith
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On this day:
Battle of Marston Moor - 1644, Battle of Alford - 1645
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