Sumburgh Disaster
Sumburgh Disaster Will Hay
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6th of November 2026

6th of November 2026 is the 310th day of the year.

This day in history:

1986: Sumburgh Disaster - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Man hands on misery to man. It deepens like a coastal shelf. Get out as early as you can, and don't have any kids yourself - Philip Larkin.

Born today:

Richard Jefferies - 1848, William Leishman - 1865, Katharine Atholl - 1874, Frank Kingdon-Ward - 1885, Will Hay - 1888, Nigel Havers - 1951, Tony Parsons - 1953.

Died today:

Samuel Phelps - 1878, William Preece - 1913, Francis Scott - 1958.

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Brit Quote:
Art is born of humiliation. - W H Auden
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On this day:
Sumburgh Disaster - 1986
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