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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1992, Luke Berry, English footballer was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
EFL fixtures: West Ham go to Burnley, Wolves host Blackburn in Championship openers

League One: Notts Co v Leicester, Barnsley v BromleyYork return to League Two with visit of Bristol RoversWolves will launch the Championship season at home to Blackburn, while West Ham head to Burnley in a meeting of the other two relegated sides in one of the more eye-catching fixtures on the opening weekend.The EFL fixture list was released on Thursday and Wolves will play their first Championship fixture since 2018 under their new head coach, César Peixoto, at Molineux at 8pm on Friday 14 August, with the former West Brom manager Tony Mowbray back for a second spell in charge of Blackburn. Continue reading...
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