Today in News History
On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 994, Lothair Udo I, count of Stade (born 950) passed away. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1940, Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain was born. In 1942, World War II: Germany's latest fighter aircraft, a Focke-Wulf Fw 190, is captured intact when it mistakenly lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. In 1956, The French National Assembly takes the first step in creating the French Community by passing the Loi Cadre, transferring a number of powers from Paris to elected territorial governments in French West Africa. In 1973, Gerry Birrell, Scottish race car driver (born 1944) passed away. In 1984, Duffy, Welsh singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 2008, Arthur Chung, Guyanese surveyor and politician, 1st President of Guyana (born 1918) passed away. In 2012, Alan McDonald, Northern Ireland footballer and manager (born 1963) passed away. In 2016, The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union, by 52% to 48%. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sinn Féin aim to take two seats in East Derry at Assembly election
East Derry will be one of the party’s top targets for a gain in the election, having missed out on a second seat by 569 votes in 2022
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