Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1814, Paweł Bryliński, Polish sculptor (died 1890) was born. In 1864, Heinrich Wölfflin, Swiss historian and critic (died 1945) was born. In 1942, Clive Brooke, Baron Brooke of Alverthorpe, English businessman and politician was born. In 1946, Malcolm Rifkind, Scottish lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland was born. In 1949, Derek Emslie, Lord Kingarth, Scottish lawyer and judge was born. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1985, Byron Schammer, Australian footballer was born. In 1990, Håvard Nordtveit, Norwegian footballer was born. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2023, Winnie Ewing, Scottish politician (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Badenoch played ‘critical’ role in Aberdeen South by-election victory – Findlay

The Standard

The Standard

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June 21, 2026

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Badenoch played ‘critical’ role in Aberdeen South by-election victory – Findlay

The Conservatives won the Westminster seat from the SNP, which saw its vote collapse.

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