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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON

23rd March 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces UK lockdown.

23rd March 1934 Born today: Bryan Bass, headmaster (City of London School)

23rd March 1933 Born today: Geoffrey Leigh, CEO (Allied London Properties)

23rd March 1929 Record-breaking athlete Roger Bannister was born in Harrow.

23rd March 1921 Record-breaking racer Donald Campbell was born in Kingston-upon-Thames.

23rd March 1905 Born today: Ralph Perring, Lord Mayor (London)

23rd March 1889 The free Woolwich ferry service was launched by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.

23rd March 1861 London's 1st tramcars, designed by Mr Train of NY, begins operating

23rd March 1743 George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah premieres in Londongo to related location

23rd March 1729 Celebrated satirical painter William Hogarth married Jane Thornhill, daughter of artist Sir James Thornhill.

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