The Battle of the Marne Begins
The Battle of the Marne Begins Exeter Theatre Royal Fire
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Douglas Bader

5th of September 2026

5th of September 2026 is the 248th day of the year.

This day in history:

1887: Exeter Theatre Royal Fire - ...more
1914: The Battle of the Marne Begins - ...more
1974: First Episode of Porridge - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as with the mouth, is it firmly shut it again on something solid - GK Chesterton.

Born today:

Arthur Koestler - 1905, Donald Pleasence - 1919, Johnny Briggs - 1935, Freddie Mercury - 1946.

Died today:

John Home - 1808, Tom Johnston - 1965, Douglas Bader - 1982, John Gilpin - 1983, Sir Georg Solti - 1997.

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Brit Quote:
The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit. - Somerset Maugham
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On this day:
Exeter Theatre Royal Fire - 1887, The Battle of the Marne Begins - 1914, First Episode of Porridge - 1974
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