22nd of June 2026
22nd of June 2026 is the 173rd day of the year.
This day in history:
1402: Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas - ...more
1679: Battle of Bothwell Bridge - ...more
1772: The Somerset Case Judgement - ...more
1857: Beginnings of the V&A - ...more
1897: Victorias Diamond Jubilee - ...more
1948: SS Empire Windrush Docks at Tilbury - ...more
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British quote for the day:
A common mistake people make when trying to design something is underestimating the ingenuity of fools - Douglas Adams.
Born today:
John Millar - 1735, William MacEwen - 1848, Henry Rider Haggard - 1856, John Harvey - 1863, Gwen John - 1876, Peter Pears - 1910, Dame Cicely Saunders - 1918, Prunella Scales - 1932, Esther Rantzen - 1940, Danny Baker - 1957.
Died today:
Christopher Hinton - 1983, Reg Harris - 1992.
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