19th of August 2026
19th of August 2026 is the 231st day of the year.
This day in history:
1388: The Battle of Otterburn - ...more
1612: The Samlesbury Witch Trial - ...more
1692: Salem Witches Executed - ...more
1745: Bonnie Prince Charlie raises standard at Glenfinnan - ...more
1848: Storm Claims 100 Scottish Fishermen - ...more
1987: The Hungerford Massacre - ...more
More dates from British history.
British quote for the day:
As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism is its adherents - George Orwell.
Born today:
Samuel Richardson - 1689, Gilbert Ryle - 1900, David Hopwood - 1933, Richard Ingrams - 1937, Jennie Bond - 1950, Russell Kane - 1980.
Died today:
James Watt - 1819, George Smith - 1876, Richard Haldane - 1928, Henry Wood - 1944, Claude Grahame-White - 1959, Alastair Sim - 1976.
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