Battle of Flodden Field
Battle of Flodden Field Macabre End of William the Conqueror
Macabre End of William the Conqueror Mary Queen of Scots Crowned
Mary Queen of Scots Crowned

9th of September 2026

9th of September 2026 is the 252nd day of the year.

This day in history:

1087: Macabre End of William the Conqueror - ...more
1513: Battle of Flodden Field - ...more
1543: Mary Queen of Scots Crowned - ...more
1715: The Earl of Mar’s Declaration - ...more
2015: Elizabeth II becomes longest serving Monarch - ...more
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British quote for the day:

In the end, everything is a gag. - Charlie Chaplin.

Born today:

William Bligh - 1754, Alexander Nasmyth - 1758, William Lonsdale - 1794, John Poynting - 1852, James Hilton - 1900, John Curry - 1949, Dave Stewart - 1952, Hugh Grant - 1960, Natasha Kaplinsky - 1972, Gok Wan - 1974.

Died today:

William the Conqueror - 1087, James IV - 1513, George Grey - 1882, Henry Liddon - 1890, Hugh MacDiarmid - 1978.

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Brit Quote:
Poets don't have an 'audience'. They're talking to a single person all the time - Robert Graves
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On this day:
Macabre End of William the Conqueror - 1087, Battle of Flodden Field - 1513, Mary Queen of Scots Crowned - 1543, The Earl of Mar’s Declaration - 1715, Elizabeth II becomes longest serving Monarch - 2015
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