4th of July 2026
4th of July 2026 is the 185th day of the year.
This day in history:
1584: First English Colonists in North America - ...more
1776: American colonies declare independence - ...more
1829: 1st regular bus service - ...more
1865: Alice in Wonderland Published - ...more
2010: George Michael Crashes into Snappy Snaps - ...more
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British quote for the day:
A man of great common sense and good taste - meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage - George Bernard Shaw.
Born today:
Dr Barnardo - 1845, Arbuthnot Lane - 1856, Henry Head - 1861, Gertrude Lawrence - 1898, Vero Wynne-Edwards - 1906, Colin Welland - 1934, Francis Maude - 1953, Neil Morrissey - 1962, Jo Whiley - 1965, Ronni Ancona - 1968.
Died today:
Samuel Richardson - 1761, Peter Tait - 1901, Eric Sykes - 2012.
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