Sir Napier Shaw
Sir Napier Shaw Russell Howard
Russell Howard Barry Cryer
Barry Cryer

23rd of March 2026

23rd of March 2026 is the 82nd day of the year.

This day in history:

1708: James Stuart (the Old Pretender) attempts to invade Scotland - ...more
1861: 1st Trams operate in London - ...more
1889: Woolwich Ferry Opens - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I'll always be there because I'm a skilled professional actor. Whether or not I've any talent is beside the point - Michael Caine.

Born today:

Josiah Spode - 1733, William Smith - 1769, Horatio Bottomley - 1860, Muirhead Bone - 1876, Donald Campbell - 1921, Roger Bannister - 1929, Barry Cryer - 1935, Richard Keys - 1957, Steve Redgrave - 1962, Damon Albarn - 1968, Michael Atherton - 1968, Gail Porter - 1971, Joe Calzaghe - 1972, Chris Hoy - 1976, Russell Howard - 1980, Mo Farah - 1983, Jason Kenny - 1988.

Died today:

Sir Napier Shaw - 1945, Duncan Macrae - 1967, Mike Hailwood - 1981, Denis Burkitt - 1993, Donald Swann - 1994, Elizabeth Taylor - 2011.

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Brit Quote:
A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty - Winston Churchill
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On this day:
James Stuart (the Old Pretender) attempts to invade Scotland - 1708, 1st Trams operate in London - 1861, Woolwich Ferry Opens - 1889
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