The Rosetta Stone Revealed
The Rosetta Stone Revealed Battle of Halidon Hill
Battle of Halidon Hill Jeffrey Archer Jailed
Jeffrey Archer Jailed

19th of July 2025

19th of July 2025 is the 200th day of the year.
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This day in history:

1333: Battle of Halidon Hill - ...more
1545: Sinking of the Mary Rose - ...more
1799: The Rosetta Stone Revealed - ...more
1843: SS Great Britain launched by Brunel - ...more
2001: Jeffrey Archer Jailed - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I always wanted to be an explorer, but - it seemed I was doomed to be nothing more than a very silly person. - Michael Palin.

Born today:

John Martin - 1789, John Bratby - 1928, Brian May - 1947, Adrian Noble - 1950, Evelyn Glennie - 1965, Angela Griffin - 1976, Benedict Cumberbatch - 1976, Helen Skelton - 1983.

Died today:

Matthew Flinders - 1814, Samuel Wilberforce - 1873, Gordon Gray - 1993.

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Brit Quote:
When a society has to resort to the lavatory for its humour the writing is on the wall - Alan Bennett
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On this day:
Battle of Halidon Hill - 1333, Sinking of the Mary Rose - 1545, The Rosetta Stone Revealed - 1799, SS Great Britain launched by Brunel - 1843, Jeffrey Archer Jailed - 2001
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