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12th of January 2026

12th of January 2026 is the 12th day of the year.

This day in history:

1895: National Trust founded - ...more
1948: First British Supermarket Opens - ...more
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British quote for the day:

The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none. - Thomas Carlyle.

Born today:

Edmund Burke - 1729, Lord Byron - 1788, Philip Webb - 1831, Eric Birley - 1906, Alasdair MacIntyre - 1929, Des O'Connor - 1932, Michael Aspel - 1933, Brendan Foster - 1948, Sid Owen - 1972, Mel C - 1974, Melanie C - 1974, Pixie Lott - 1991.

Died today:

Richard Challoner - 1781, Sir Isaac Pitman - 1897, Agatha Christie - 1976, Maurice Gibb - 2003.

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Brit Quote:
Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee. - David Frost
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On this day:
National Trust founded - 1895, First British Supermarket Opens - 1948
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