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Person of the day

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On this day, 25 June, in 1900

Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma

(1900-1979) Admiral of the Fleet

Was born at Frogmore House, Windsor, Berkshire, England

Historical event of the day

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On this day, 25 June, in 1646

Oxford surrendered to the parliamentary forces under the command of Thomas Fairfax