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Daily Facts (30 Oct 2026)

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Today's facts:

Ria Jones is set to star in the musical Sunset Boulevard at Leicester Curve.

Incompetent cop Frank Drebin has to foil an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.

Lincolnshire is home to the world famous Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, which was formed in late 1964.

Dame Susan Devoy is the youngest New Zealander since Sir Edmund Hillary to receive a knighthood, having been made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1998.

Patrick Troughton served in the Royal Navy during World War II before pursuing his acting career.

Chay Blyth and John Ridgway rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1966, completing the 3,000-mile journey in 92 days while braving two hurricanes and severe storms.

The Bible never explicitly refers to Mary as "The Virgin Mary" or "Holy Mary Mother of God."

“Downton Abbey” was already renewed for a fifth season before the fourth season premiered.

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