Princess Alice Disaster
Princess Alice Disaster Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell Battle of Worcester
Battle of Worcester

3rd of September 2026

3rd of September 2026 is the 246th day of the year.

This day in history:

1650: Battle of Dunbar - ...more
1651: Battle of Worcester - ...more
1878: Princess Alice Disaster - ...more
1939: Britain declares War on Germany - WWII begins - ...more
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British quote for the day:

A man is in general better pleased when he has a good dinner upon his table, than when his wife talks Greek - Samuel Johnson.

Born today:

James Hannington - 1847, Dick Strawbridge - 1959, Gareth Southgate - 1970, Fearne Cotton - 1981.

Died today:

Robert Greene - 1592, Edward Coke - 1634, Oliver Cromwell - 1658, Louis MacNeice - 1963, Sir George Pickering - 1980.

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North Cliff Hotel

North Cliff Hotel

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Brit Quote:
People say you should read your criticism because it will make you a better person but it doesn't. It just makes you a sad bitter old showbiz nightmare - Jo Brand
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On this day:
Battle of Dunbar - 1650, Battle of Worcester - 1651, Princess Alice Disaster - 1878, Britain declares War on Germany - WWII begins - 1939
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