Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1736, (O.S.) Enoch Poor, American general (died 1780) was born. In 1813, Peninsular War: Wellington defeats Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria. In 1828, Ferdinand André Fouqué, French geologist and academic (died 1904) was born. In 1860, William Dobinson Halliburton, British physiologist and biochemist (died 1931) was born. In 1921, The Irish village of Knockcroghery was burned by British forces. In 1974, Craig Lowndes, Australian race car driver was born. In 1979, Kostas Katsouranis, Greek footballer was born. In 1990, François Moubandje, Swiss footballer was born. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How depots and importers slashed petrol price below Dangote's rate
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