Robert Falcon Scott
Robert Falcon Scott Battle of Towton
Battle of Towton Captain Scott dies
Captain Scott dies

29th of March 2026

29th of March 2026 is the 88th day of the year.

This day in history:

1461: Battle of Towton - ...more
1644: Battle of Alresford - ...more
1871: Albert Hall Opens - ...more
1912: Captain Scott dies - ...more
1981: First London Marathon - ...more
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British quote for the day:

A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. - Roald Dahl.

Born today:

Frank Leslie - 1821, Harold Jones - 1890, Cecile Walton - 1891, Dora de Houghton Carrington - 1893, William Walton - 1902, Arthur Negus - 1903, R S Thomas - 1913, John Vane - 1927, Norman Tebbit - 1931, Richard Bennett - 1936, John Major - 1943, Eric Idle - 1943.

Died today:

John Cleveland - 1658, Charles Wesley - 1788, John Keble - 1866, William Bowman - 1892, Robert Falcon Scott - 1912, Edward Wilson - 1912, Edward Sharpey-Schafer - 1935, John Clapham - 1946, Joyce Cary - 1957, Vera Brittain - 1970, J Arthur Rank - 1972, James Scott Cumberland - 1975.

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Brit Quote:
Proof that God has an odd sense of humour - after inventing Haute Cuisine he gave it to the French - A A Gill
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On this day:
Battle of Towton - 1461, Battle of Alresford - 1644, Albert Hall Opens - 1871, Captain Scott dies - 1912, First London Marathon - 1981
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