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Black Tot Day: The Day the Rum Died

On July 31, 1970, a centuries‑old tradition aboard the Royal Navy came to an end: the daily rum ration—or “tot”—was abolished, marking the end of an era. This historic day became known as Black Tot Day, the day “the rum died.” (Wikipedia) For nearly 239 years, sailors received a ration—initially a half‑pint of rum, later …