Beginnings of the V&A
Beginnings of the V&A Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas
Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas Victorias Diamond Jubilee
Victorias Diamond Jubilee

22nd of June 2026

22nd of June 2026 is the 173rd day of the year.

This day in history:

1402: Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas - ...more
1679: Battle of Bothwell Bridge - ...more
1772: The Somerset Case Judgement - ...more
1857: Beginnings of the V&A - ...more
1897: Victorias Diamond Jubilee - ...more
1948: SS Empire Windrush Docks at Tilbury - ...more
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British quote for the day:

A common mistake people make when trying to design something is underestimating the ingenuity of fools - Douglas Adams.

Born today:

John Millar - 1735, William MacEwen - 1848, Henry Rider Haggard - 1856, John Harvey - 1863, Gwen John - 1876, Peter Pears - 1910, Dame Cicely Saunders - 1918, Prunella Scales - 1932, Esther Rantzen - 1940, Danny Baker - 1957.

Died today:

Christopher Hinton - 1983, Reg Harris - 1992.

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Brit Quote:
Charm, in most men and nearly all women, is a decoration. - E M Forster
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On this day:
Owen Glendower wins at Bryn Glas - 1402, Battle of Bothwell Bridge - 1679, The Somerset Case Judgement - 1772, Beginnings of the V&A - 1857, Victorias Diamond Jubilee - 1897, SS Empire Windrush Docks at Tilbury - 1948
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