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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, (O.S.) Adam Ferguson, Scottish philosopher and historian (died 1816) was born. In 1771, Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk, Scottish philanthropist and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Kirkcudbright (died 1820) was born. In 1875, Joseph Meek, American police officer and politician (born 1810) passed away. In 1921, Workers of Buckingham and Carnatic Mills in the city of Chennai, India, begin a four-month strike. In 1929, Emmanouil Benakis, Greek merchant and politician, 35th Mayor of Athens (born 1843) passed away. In 1942, The Holocaust: Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as members of the SS-Totenkopfverbände, steal an SS staff car and escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp. In 1943, The Detroit race riot breaks out and continues for three more days. In 1951, Sheila McLean, Scottish scholar and academic was born. In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 2011, RusAir Flight 9605 crashes in Besovets during approach to Petrozavodsk Airport, killing 47. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Counter-terrorism police involved after five injured in Edinburgh incidents

The Standard

June 20, 2026

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Counter-terrorism police involved after five injured in Edinburgh incidents

Police said investigations are continuing.

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