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24th of March 2026

24th of March 2026 is the 83rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1387: Battle of Margate - ...more
1603: Elizabeth I dies - ...more
1944: The Real Great Escape - ...more
1973: Dark Side of the Moon Released - ...more
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British quote for the day:

One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die. - Evelyn Waugh.

Born today:

William Morris - 1834, Samuel Ryder - 1858, Malcolm Muggeridge - 1903, Tommy Trinder - 1909, John Kendrew - 1917, Wilson Harris - 1921, Alan Sugar - 1947, Liz McColgan - 1964, Graeme Swann - 1979.

Died today:

Elizabeth I - 1603, Humphrey Repton - 1818, Verney Cameron - 1894, Edwin Arnold - 1904, Charlotte Mew - 1928, Harold Laski - 1950, Bernard Montgomery - 1976, E H Shepard - 1976.

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Brit Quote:
If I were compelled to choose between living in west bromwich or florence I would make straight for west bromwich - J B Priestley
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On this day:
Battle of Margate - 1387, Elizabeth I dies - 1603, The Real Great Escape - 1944, Dark Side of the Moon Released - 1973
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