Adrian Boult
Adrian Boult The ‘Entente Cordiale’ is signed by Britain and France
The ‘Entente Cordiale’ is signed by Britain and France Winchester Cathedral Dedicated
Winchester Cathedral Dedicated

8th of April 2026

8th of April 2026 is the 98th day of the year.

This day in history:

1093: Winchester Cathedral Dedicated - ...more
1838: Maiden Voyage of SS Great Western - ...more
1904: The ‘Entente Cordiale’ is signed by Britain and France - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The one great principle of English Law is to make business for itself - Charles Dickens.

Born today:

John Loudon - 1783, Edward Mellanby - 1884, Adrian Boult - 1889, Sir John Hicks - 1904, Vivienne Westwood - 1941, Tony Banks - 1943, Evan Davis - 1962, Mark Blundell - 1966.

Died today:

William Hadow - 1937, Frank Kingdon-Ward - 1958, Bernie Grant - 2000, Malcolm McLaren - 2010.

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Brit Quote:
No man can lose what he never had. - Izaak Walton
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On this day:
Winchester Cathedral Dedicated - 1093, Maiden Voyage of SS Great Western - 1838, The ‘Entente Cordiale’ is signed by Britain and France - 1904
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