Charles I is buried
Charles I is buried Canary Wharf bombed by IRA
Canary Wharf bombed by IRA Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan show
Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan show

9th of February 2026

9th of February 2026 is the 40th day of the year.

This day in history:

1649: Charles I is buried - ...more
1964: Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan show - ...more
1979: Worlds first £1 Million footballer is bought - ...more
1996: Canary Wharf bombed by IRA - ...more
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British quote for the day:

No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes. - W E Gladstone.

Born today:

Richard Lander - 1804, Ronald Colman - 1891, Jim Laker - 1922, Sandy Lyle - 1958.

Died today:

Philemon Holland - 1637, John Gully - 1863, Alan Ogilvie - 1954, Dennis Gabor - 1979, Princess Margaret - 2002, Freddie Laker - 2006, Ron Greenwood - 2006, Ian Richardson - 2007.

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Brit Quote:
Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him. - John Locke
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On this day:
Charles I is buried - 1649, Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan show - 1964, Worlds first £1 Million footballer is bought - 1979, Canary Wharf bombed by IRA - 1996
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