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28th of October 2024

28th of October 2024 is the 302nd day of the year.
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This day in history:

1215: First Lord Mayor’s Show - ...more
1647: Putney Debates Begin - ...more
1664: Royal Marines Established - ...more
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British quote for the day:

Fashion for the most part is nothing but the ostentation of riches. - John Locke.

Born today:

Robert Hadfield - 1858, Cecil Hurst - 1870, Evelyn Waugh - 1903, Francis Bacon - 1909, Richard Synge - 1914, Sir Rex Richards - 1922, Cleo Laine - 1927, William Rodgers - 1928, Joan Plowright - 1929, Martin Clunes - 1961, Matt Smith - 1982.

Died today:

John Wallis - 1703, John Locke - 1704, William Mickle - 1788, John Smeaton - 1792, John Braine - 1986, Ted Hughes - 1998.

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Brit Quote:
Actually american football is a lot like rugby but why do they keep on having all those committee meetings? - Winston Churchill
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On this day:
First Lord Mayor’s Show - 1215, Putney Debates Begin - 1647, Royal Marines Established - 1664
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