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.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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