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Edward the Confessor

5th of January 2026

5th of January 2026 is the 5th day of the year.
It is St Simeon Stylites Day...more.

This day in history:

1066: Edward the Confessor dies - ...more
1766: First Christies Sale - ...more
1976: Kingsmill Massacre - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The best part of a holiday is not so much to be resting yourself as to see all the other fellows busy working - Kenneth Grahame.

Born today:

Thomas Pringle - 1789, Robert Leigh-Pemberton - 1927, Andrew Rawnsley - 1962, Vinnie Jones - 1965.

Died today:

Edward the Confessor - 1066, Robert Smirke - 1845, Alexander Smith - 1867, Ernest Shackleton - 1922, John M Robertson - 1933, Amy Johnson - 1941, Brian Johnston - 1994, Vero Wynne-Edwards - 1997, Roy Jenkins - 2003.

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Brit Quote:
A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy - Guy Fawkes
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On this day:
Edward the Confessor dies - 1066, First Christies Sale - 1766, Kingsmill Massacre - 1976
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