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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1606, James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Scottish soldier and politician, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (died 1649) was born. In 1768, Benjamin Tasker Sr., American soldier and politician, 10th Colonial Governor of Maryland (born 1690) passed away. In 1845, Cléophas Beausoleil, Canadian journalist and politician (died 1904) was born. In 1907, Clarence Wiseman, Canadian 10th General of the Salvation Army (died 1985) was born. In 1922, Marilyn P. Johnson, American educator and diplomat, 8th United States Ambassador to Togo (died 2022) was born. In 1947, John Ralston Saul, Canadian philosopher and author was born. In 1957, Jean Rabe, American journalist and author was born. In 1966, Mike Hasenfratz, Canadian ice hockey referee was born. In 1988, Fernand Seguin, Canadian biochemist and academic (born 1922) passed away. In 2008, Barun Sengupta, Bengali journalist, founded Bartaman (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Canada’s 1st judge dedicated to reconciliation appointed in Manitoba

A Manitoba judge was appointed to a first-of-its kind associate justice role for reconciliation, to help the relationships between the courts and Indigenous communities.
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