Berlin Airlift begins
Berlin Airlift begins Richard III becomes king of England
Richard III becomes king of England Gilbert White
Gilbert White

26th of June 2026

26th of June 2026 is the 177th day of the year.

This day in history:

1483: Richard III becomes king of England - ...more
1846: Corn Laws abolished - ...more
1948: Berlin Airlift begins - ...more
2015: Britons Slaughtered in Tunisia - ...more
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British quote for the day:

He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them - Samuel Johnson.

Born today:

William Kelvin - 1824, Sir George Pickering - 1904, Frederic Williams - 1911, Maurice Wilkes - 1913, Laurie Lee - 1914.

Died today:

Gilbert White - 1793, Samuel Crompton - 1827, Edward Lucas - 1938, Ford Madox Ford - 1939, Malcolm Lowry - 1957.

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Brit Quote:
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. - Winston Churchill
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On this day:
Richard III becomes king of England - 1483, Corn Laws abolished - 1846, Berlin Airlift begins - 1948, Britons Slaughtered in Tunisia - 2015
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