NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart
NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway First British Record Chart Published
First British Record Chart Published

14th of November 2026

14th of November 2026 is the 318th day of the year.

This day in history:

1582: Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway - ...more
1665: London Gazette First Published - ...more
1883: Treasure Island Published - ...more
1908: Britain’s first female mayor elected - ...more
1922: BBC begins Broadcasts - ...more
1940: Coventry Blitz - ...more
1952: NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart - ...more
1952: First British Record Chart Published - ...more
1973: Princess Anne and Mark Phillips Marry - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it. - John Locke.

Born today:

William III - 1650, Charles Lyell - 1797, John M Robertson - 1856, Harold Larwood - 1904, Arthur Ramsey - 1904, Norman MacCaig - 1910, Elizabeth Frink - 1930, Prince Charles - 1948, Keith Alexander - 1956, Toby Anstis - 1970.

Died today:

Nell Gwynn - 1687, Frederick Roberts - 1914, John Aitken - 1919, May Sinclair - 1946, Malcolm Muggeridge - 1990.

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Brit Quote:
A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. - Charles Lamb
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On this day:
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway - 1582, London Gazette First Published - 1665, Treasure Island Published - 1883, Britain’s first female mayor elected - 1908, BBC begins Broadcasts - 1922, Coventry Blitz - 1940, NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart - 1952, First British Record Chart Published - 1952, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips Marry - 1973
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