Today in News History
On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1777, American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York. In 1809, The second day of the Battle of Wagram; France defeats the Austrian army in the largest battle to date of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1832, Maximilian I of Mexico (died 1867) was born. In 1892, Three thousand eight hundred striking steelworkers engage in a day-long battle with Pinkerton agents during the Homestead Strike, leaving ten dead and dozens wounded. In 1913, Vance Trimble, American journalist and author (died 2021) was born. In 1967, Nigerian Civil War: Nigerian forces invade Biafra, beginning the war. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2003, The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. In 2013, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. In 2014, Alan J. Dixon, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 34th Illinois Secretary of State (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Federal workers send message to Tinubu over ₦300,000 minimum wage
The Federal Workers Forum urged President Tinubu to implement a 300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs and outstanding entitlements for federal workers.
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