Duncan Killed by Macbeth
Duncan Killed by Macbeth Worst English Defeat in Ireland
Worst English Defeat in Ireland First international Beauty Contest
First international Beauty Contest

14th of August 2026

14th of August 2026 is the 226th day of the year.

This day in history:

1040: Duncan Killed by Macbeth - ...more
1598: Worst English Defeat in Ireland - ...more
1908: First international Beauty Contest - ...more
1969: British Troops sent to Northern Ireland - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Better to go than sit around being a terrible old bore. - Auberon Waugh.

Born today:

Walter Besant - 1836, John Galsworthy - 1867, Kaikhosru Sorabji - 1892, Lionel Morton - 1940, Darren Clarke - 1968, Paddy McGuinness - 1973, Nick Grimshaw - 1984.

Died today:

Colin Campbell - 1863, Richard Jefferies - 1887, Sapper - 1937, Heddle Nash - 1961, J B Priestley - 1984.

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Brit Quote:
Ability is sexless - Christabel Pankhurst
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On this day:
Duncan Killed by Macbeth - 1040, Worst English Defeat in Ireland - 1598, First international Beauty Contest - 1908, British Troops sent to Northern Ireland - 1969
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