Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes First English Colonists in North America
First English Colonists in North America George Michael Crashes into Snappy Snaps
George Michael Crashes into Snappy Snaps

4th of July 2026

4th of July 2026 is the 185th day of the year.

This day in history:

1584: First English Colonists in North America - ...more
1776: American colonies declare independence - ...more
1829: 1st regular bus service - ...more
1865: Alice in Wonderland Published - ...more
2010: George Michael Crashes into Snappy Snaps - ...more
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British quote for the day:

A man of great common sense and good taste - meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage - George Bernard Shaw.

Born today:

Dr Barnardo - 1845, Arbuthnot Lane - 1856, Henry Head - 1861, Gertrude Lawrence - 1898, Vero Wynne-Edwards - 1906, Colin Welland - 1934, Francis Maude - 1953, Neil Morrissey - 1962, Jo Whiley - 1965, Ronni Ancona - 1968.

Died today:

Samuel Richardson - 1761, Peter Tait - 1901, Eric Sykes - 2012.

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Brit Quote:
An actor is something less than a man, while an actress is something more than a woman. - Richard Burton
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On this day:
First English Colonists in North America - 1584, American colonies declare independence - 1776, 1st regular bus service - 1829, Alice in Wonderland Published - 1865, George Michael Crashes into Snappy Snaps - 2010
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