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10th of August 2026

10th of August 2026 is the 222nd day of the year.
It is St Lawrences Day.

This day in history:

0991: Battle of Maldon - ...more
1675: Royal Observatory Founded - ...more
1895: First Prom Concert - ...more
1971: First Mr Men books published - ...more
2003: Hottest Day Ever in Britain - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Do noble things, not dream them all day long. - Charles Kingsley.

Born today:

Laurence Binyon - 1869, Gordon Gray - 1910, Elizabeth Butler-Sloss - 1933, Charlie Dimmock - 1966, Lawrence Dallaglio - 1972.

Died today:

Allan Ramsay - 1784, Edward Lane - 1876, John Haigh - 1949.

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Brit Quote:
All our discontents about what we want appeared to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have. - Daniel Defoe
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On this day:
Battle of Maldon - 0991, Royal Observatory Founded - 1675, First Prom Concert - 1895, First Mr Men books published - 1971, Hottest Day Ever in Britain - 2003
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