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[Alyce]

23rd April is the National Day of England and the Feast Day of St. George.

1348

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III. It is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint. Membership to the order is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four 'members, or companions.'

1564

The birth of poet & playwright William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He died on his 52nd birthday in 1616.

1661

Charles II was crowned King of England, completing the restoration of the monarchy. His father, Charles I, had been beheaded by Oliver Cromwell following the Civil War.

1775

J M W Turner, English painter was born. He was one of the greatest masters of British watercolour landscape painting.

On This Day - events from British history : 23rd April

A history of Britain. This page lists events from Britain's past that occurred 'on this day.' (Find out what happened today 23rd April, in this summary of a history of the British Isles.)

www.beautifulbritain.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

1850

William Wordsworth, English poet, died. For almost 9 years he lived and wrote at Dove Cottage - Grasmere.

1879

The first Shakespeare Memorial Theatre opened in Stratford-upon-Avon, and in 1932 the New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was opened by the Prince of Wales.

1915 The death, aged 27 (from an infected mosquito bite) of the English poet Rupert Brooke, known for his war sonnets written during the First World War, especially "The Soldier". - If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England.

1968

The first decimal coins appeared in Britain - the 5p and 10p pieces which replaced the 1 shilling and 2 shilling coins.

1990

Charlie Wilson, the ‘silent man' of the Great Train Robbery (8th August 1963), was shot dead at his home near Marbella, Spain.

On This Day - events from British history : 23rd April

A history of Britain. This page lists events from Britain's past that occurred 'on this day.' (Find out what happened today 23rd April, in this summary of a history of the British Isles.)

www.beautifulbritain.co.uk

 

[Dotta]

23rd April is the National Day of England and the Feast Day of St. George.

1348

The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III. It is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint. Membership to the order is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than twenty-four 'members, or companions.'

1564

The birth of poet & playwright William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He died on his 52nd birthday in 1616.

1661

Charles II was crowned King of England, completing the restoration of the monarchy. His father, Charles I, had been beheaded by Oliver Cromwell following the Civil War.

1775

J M W Turner, English painter was born. He was one of the greatest masters of British watercolour landscape painting.

On This Day - events from British history : 23rd April

A history of Britain. This page lists events from Britain's past that occurred 'on this day.' (Find out what happened today 23rd April, in this summary of a history of the British Isles.)

www.beautifulbritain.co.uk

23 April

Happy St George's Day England!!