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Jews Massacred in Bury St Edmunds

20th of March 2026

20th of March 2026 is the 79th day of the year.

This day in history:

1190: Jews Massacred in Bury St Edmunds - ...more
1806: Building begins of Dartmoor Prison - ...more
1819: Opening of the Burlington Arcade - ...more
1964: Beatles release Cant Buy Me Love - ...more
1966: World Cup Stolen - ...more
1993: IRA Bombs Warrington - ...more
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British quote for the day:

I felt my mother about the place. I don't think she haunts me, but I wouldn't put it past her. - Julie Walters.

Born today:

Duncan McIntyre - 1724, Sir Edward Poynter - 1836, Jessie King - 1875, Michael Redgrave - 1908, Dame Vera Lynn - 1917, David Mach - 1956, Steve McFadden - 1959, Greg Searle - 1972, James Foad - 1987.

Died today:

Henry IV - 1413, Isaac Newton - 1727, William Mansfield - 1793, John Mitchel - 1875, Harry Vardon - 1937, Frederick Twort - 1950, V S Pritchett - 1997, Patrick Heron - 1999.

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Brit Quote:
God made them as stubble to our swords. - Oliver Cromwell
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On this day:
Jews Massacred in Bury St Edmunds - 1190, Building begins of Dartmoor Prison - 1806, Opening of the Burlington Arcade - 1819, Beatles release Cant Buy Me Love - 1964, World Cup Stolen - 1966, IRA Bombs Warrington - 1993
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