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22nd of June 2026

22nd of June 2026 is the 173rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1402: Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas - ...more
1679: Battle of Bothwell Bridge - ...more
1772: The Somerset Case Judgement - ...more
1857: Beginnings of the V&A - ...more
1897: Victorias Diamond Jubilee - ...more
1948: SS Empire Windrush Docks at Tilbury - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I am a part of all that I have seen. - Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Born today:

John Millar - 1735, William MacEwen - 1848, Henry Rider Haggard - 1856, John Harvey - 1863, Gwen John - 1876, Peter Pears - 1910, Dame Cicely Saunders - 1918, Prunella Scales - 1932, Esther Rantzen - 1940, Danny Baker - 1957.

Died today:

Christopher Hinton - 1983, Reg Harris - 1992.

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Brit Quote:
The way to tell if a man is sexually excited is to check if he is breathing - Jo Brand
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On this day:
Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas - 1402, Battle of Bothwell Bridge - 1679, The Somerset Case Judgement - 1772, Beginnings of the V&A - 1857, Victorias Diamond Jubilee - 1897, SS Empire Windrush Docks at Tilbury - 1948
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