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Birkenhead Has First Tram in Europe

30th of August 2026

30th of August 2026 is the 242nd day of the year.

This day in history:

1860: Birkenhead Has First Tram in Europe - ...more
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British quote for the day:

To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches - Margaret Thatcher.

Born today:

Mary Shelley - 1797, William Paton Ker - 1855, Waldo Williams - 1904, Denis Healey - 1917, John Peel - 1939, Sue MacGregor - 1941, John Surman - 1944, Anthony Gormley - 1950, Ben Bradshaw - 1960.

Died today:

Sir J J Thomson - 1940, Joseph Thomson - 1940, Guy Burgess - 1963, Cyril Knowles - 1991.

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Brit Quote:
A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are. - Bill Shankly
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On this day:
Birkenhead Has First Tram in Europe - 1860
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