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Friday, 8 May 2026

Day 128 of 2026  ·  237 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 19
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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1786
Thomas Hancock, founded British rubber industry.
GB Geography & Exploration 240 yrs ago
1828
Henri Dunant, founded Red Cross, YMCA.
US Geography & Exploration 198 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1541
Hernando de Soto discovers the Mississippi River.
US Geography & Exploration 485 yrs ago