Thomas Telford
Thomas Telford Great Fire of London begins
Great Fire of London begins Japan Signs Surrender
Japan Signs Surrender

2nd of September 2026

2nd of September 2026 is the 245th day of the year.

This day in history:

1666: Great Fire of London begins - ...more
1882: The Ashes Legend Begins - ...more
1898: Battle of Omdurman - ...more
1945: Japan Signs Surrender - ...more
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British quote for the day:

There is always time for failure. - Sir John Mortimer.

Born today:

John Howard - 1726, Kirkpatrick MacMillan - 1812, Frederick Soddy - 1877, Wilfrid Gibson - 1878, George Simpson - 1878, Dick Sheppard - 1880, Bill Shankly - 1913, George Brown - 1914, John Gurdon - 1933, Moira Stuart - 1949, Lennox Lewis - 1965, Joey Barton - 1982.

Died today:

Thomas Telford - 1834, William Henry - 1836, Eric Ravilious - 1942, Arthur Woodward - 1944, J R R Tolkien - 1973.

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Brit Quote:
Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life. - Robert Southey
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On this day:
Great Fire of London begins - 1666, The Ashes Legend Begins - 1882, Battle of Omdurman - 1898, Japan Signs Surrender - 1945
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