Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce. In 1846, Samuel Johnson, Nigerian priest and historian (died 1901) was born. In 1850, Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, Irish field marshal and politician, Governor-General of Sudan (died 1916) was born. In 1875, Forrest Reid, Irish novelist, literary critic and translator (died 1947) was born. In 1918, Yong Nyuk Lin, Singaporean businessman and politician, Singaporean Minister for Education (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Colin Groves, Australian academician and educator (died 2017) was born. In 1943, Camille Roy, Canadian priest and critic (born 1870) passed away. In 1956, Owen Paterson, English politician, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland was born. In 2007, Derek Dougan, Northern Irish footballer and manager (born 1938) passed away. In 2012, Gad Beck, German author and educator (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘King of the North’ Burnham eyes No 10

Sky News Australia

June 24, 2026

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UK barrister and broadcaster Andrew Eborn says the Makerfield by-election was a "positive vote” for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. “People voted for him as a personality, rather than the policies,” Mr Eborn told Sky News Digital Presenter James Bolt. “You can see that as a result of the appalling results in local elections that Labour suffered all sorts of defeats.”

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