Today in News History
On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1514, John Cheke, English academic and politician, English Secretary of State (died 1557) was born. In 1625, Samuel Chappuzeau, French scholar (died 1701) was born. In 1755, French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. In 1795, French Revolutionary Wars: In what became known as Cornwallis's Retreat, a British Royal Navy squadron led by Vice Admiral William Cornwallis strongly resists a much larger French Navy force and withdraws largely intact, setting up the French Navy defeat at the Battle of Groix six days later. In 1824, Charles-François Lebrun, duc de Plaisance, French lawyer and politician (born 1739) passed away. In 1863, Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat (died 1939) was born. In 1940, World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français). In 1945, Lucienne Robillard, Canadian social worker and politician, 59th Secretary of State for Canada was born. In 1958, Pál Maléter, Hungarian general and politician, Minister of Defence of Hungary (born 1917) passed away. In 2015, Jean Vautrin, French director, screenwriter, and critic (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
French spy agency ditches Palantir
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
France’s DGSI spy agency will swap Palantir data analytics software for a French alternative, PM Sebastien Lecornu has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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