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25th of April 2026

25th of April 2026 is the 115th day of the year.
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This day in history:

1464: Battle of Hedgeley Moor - ...more
1719: Robinson Crusoe Published - ...more
1802: Treaty of Amiens Signed - ...more
1953: Crick and Watson discover DNA - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Every man at the bottom of his heart believes that he is a born detective. - John Buchan.

Born today:

Edward II - 1284, Oliver Cromwell - 1599, John Keble - 1792, C B Fry - 1872, William Roache - 1932, Eric Bristow - 1957, Robert Peston - 1960.

Died today:

Anna Sewell - 1878, Carol Reed - 1976, Celia Johnson - 1982, Thom Gunn - 2004, Alan Ball - 2007, Humphrey Lyttleton - 2008.

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Brit Quote:
When hospitality becomes an art it loses its very soul. - Max Beerbohm
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On this day:
Battle of Hedgeley Moor - 1464, Robinson Crusoe Published - 1719, Treaty of Amiens Signed - 1802, Crick and Watson discover DNA - 1953
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