Today in News History
On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1900, Blanche Noyes, American aviator, winner of the 1936 Bendix Trophy Race (died 1981) was born. In 1922, Hal Laycoe, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1998) was born. In 1934, Keith Sutton, English bishop (died 2017) was born. In 1940, Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain was born. In 1949, Gordon Bray, Australian journalist and sportscaster was born. In 1973, Gerry Birrell, Scottish race car driver (born 1944) passed away. In 1975, KT Tunstall, Scottish singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 2012, Alan McDonald, Northern Ireland footballer and manager (born 1963) passed away. In 2014, Euros Lewis, Welsh cricketer (born 1942) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lynch pleased with Derry performance in stalemate with Shamrock Rovers

Lynch insists Derry’s performance has set the standard his squad now have to maintain for the second half of the campaign.
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