In 1621, a peer spent £3,000 on one day's meals.
Fact of the Day
Quote of the Day
"I remain just one thing, and one thing only - and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.
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~ Charlie Chaplin
On This Day
1471 The Lancastrian forces suffered a decisive defeat against the Yorkists under Edward IV at the Battle of Tewkesbury.
1926 The first full day of the nine-day General Strike began in an attempt to support British miners.