Humphrey Lyttleton
Humphrey Lyttleton Charles Barry
Charles Barry Denis Compton
Denis Compton

23rd of May 2026

23rd of May 2026 is the 143rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1701: Captain Kidd Hanged for Piracy - ...more
1931: Whipsnade Zoo Opened - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread. - Sir Francis Bacon.

Born today:

Simon de Montfort - 1208, Elias Ashmole - 1617, William Hunter - 1718, Charles Barry - 1795, David Thomson - 1861, Arthur Woodward - 1864, Edmund Rubbra - 1901, Marius Goring - 1912, Denis Compton - 1918, Humphrey Lyttleton - 1921, Joan Collins - 1933, Robert Sangster - 1936, Bob Mortimer - 1959, George Osborne - 1971.

Died today:

William Kidd - 1701, Herbert Austin - 1941.

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Brit Quote:
Never make a defense or an apology until you are accused. - Charles I
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On this day:
Captain Kidd Hanged for Piracy - 1701, Whipsnade Zoo Opened - 1931
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