Lister performs the first operation using an antiseptic.
Lister performs the first operation using an antiseptic. Edward I
Edward I Robert Calvi Gods Banker found dead
Robert Calvi Gods Banker found dead

17th of June 2026

17th of June 2026 is the 168th day of the year.

This day in history:

1497: Battle of Blackheath - ...more
1867: Lister performs the first operation using an antiseptic. - ...more
1982: Robert Calvi Gods Banker found dead - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people - Oscar Wilde.

Born today:

Edward I - 1239, John Pounds - 1766, William Rosse - 1800, Charles Clarke - 1832, James Cameron - 1911, Beryl Reid - 1920, Ken Loach - 1936, Ken Livingstone - 1945, Alison Moyet - 1961, Helen Glover - 1986, Jordan Henderson - 1990.

Died today:

Joseph Addison - 1719, Selina Huntingdon - 1791, Henry Holland - 1806, Edward Burne-Jones - 1898, Dorothy Richardson - 1957, John Powys - 1963.

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Brit Quote:
You and I come by road or rail, but economists travel on infrastructure - Margaret Thatcher
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On this day:
Battle of Blackheath - 1497, Lister performs the first operation using an antiseptic. - 1867, Robert Calvi Gods Banker found dead - 1982
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