Elizabeth II (1926–2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death. The first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth), she became heir presumptive when the duke became king in 1936 upon the abdication of Edward VIII. During the Second World War, she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. She married Philip Mountbatten in 1947; they were wed for 73 years until his death in 2021. She became queen on her father's death in 1952, and reigned for seven decades through dramatic changes in her realms, attaining the oldest age of any British monarch (96), and having the longest reign. She endured media criticism of her family over the breakups of her children's marriages, and after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997. However, support for the monarchy in Britain remained high, as did her popularity. Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle and was succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III.
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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:
1944:
World War II: Finland, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom signed the Moscow Armistice to end the Continuation War. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuation_War
1950:
Korean War: A North Korean attack was repelled by Allied forces at the Battle of Nam River. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nam_River
1985:
An earthquake registering Mw 8.0 struck Mexico City, killing at least 9,000 people and leaving up to 100,000 homeless. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_Mexico_City_earthquake
2011:
Mariano Rivera surpassed Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time leader in saves. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariano_Rivera
_____________________________ Wiktionary's word of the day:
unwavering: 1. Not wavering. 2. Always on course and steady. 3. Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/unwavering
___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:
There is a motto which has been borne by many of my ancestors — a noble motto, "I serve". Those words were an inspiration to many bygone heirs to the Throne when they made their knightly dedication as they came to manhood. I cannot do quite as they did. But through the inventions of science I can do what was not possible for any of them. I can make my solemn act of dedication with a whole Empire listening. I should like to make that dedication now. It is very simple. I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. --Elizabeth II https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II