23rd of August 2026
23rd of August 2026 is the 235th day of the year.
It is St Bartholomews Eve...more.
This day in history:
1305: William Wallace is hanged, drawn and quartered - ...more
1940: LDV becomes Home Guard - ...more
1944: Freckleton Tragedy - ...more
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British quote for the day:
I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said 'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, six should be enough - Les Dawson.
Born today:
Osborne Reynolds - 1842, W E Henley - 1849, Frederick Woolton - 1883, Sir Henry Tizard - 1885, Peter Lilley - 1943, Keith Moon - 1946, Willy Russell - 1947, Charlie Boorman - 1966, James Corden - 1978, Saskia Clark - 1979, Glen Johnson - 1984, Shanaze Reade - 1988.
Died today:
William Wallace - 1305, Thomas Lyttleton - 1481, George Villiers - 1628, Philip Gosse - 1888, Roy Chadwick - 1947, Robert Shaw - 1978, Ronald Laing - 1989, John Kendrew - 1997.
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