Richard Sheridan
Richard Sheridan The Jam Split
The Jam Split War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic
War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic

30th of October 2026

30th of October 2026 is the 303rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1913: Deadliest British Tornado - ...more
1938: War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic - ...more
1982: The Jam Split - ...more
2002: Freeview Launches - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered. - William Shakespeare.

Born today:

Richard Sheridan - 1751, Michael Scott - 1789, Alfred Sisley - 1839, Michael Winner - 1935, Ian McGeechan - 1946.

Died today:

Edwin Lankester - 1874, Dame Rose Macaulay - 1958, James Mollison - 1959, Barnes Wallis - 1979.

Hotel of the day:

Beech Hill Hotel and Spa

Beech Hill Hotel and Spa

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Brit Quote:
Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. - John Donne
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On this day:
Deadliest British Tornado - 1913, War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic - 1938, The Jam Split - 1982, Freeview Launches - 2002
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