Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1321, María de Molina, queen of Castile and León passed away. In 1348, Joan, English princess passed away. In 1553, Peter Street, English carpenter and builder (died 1609) was born. In 1574, Joseph Hall, English bishop and mystic (died 1656) was born. In 1725, Rhoda Delaval, English painter and aristocrat (died 1757) was born. In 1887, Amber Reeves, New Zealand-English author and scholar (died 1981) was born. In 1946, Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (died 2013) was born. In 1960, Evelyn "Champagne" King, American soul/disco singer was born. In 1961, Diana, Princess of Wales (died 1997) was born. In 2024, At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment solder was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Sold for Just £5,588, This Amber Pendant Turned Out to Be a Rare Tudor-Era Portrait of Elizabeth I. Now, It's Going on Auction for £100,000

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Sold for Just £5,588, This Amber Pendant Turned Out to Be a Rare Tudor-Era Portrait of Elizabeth I. Now, It's Going on Auction for £100,000

A master craftsman carved the likeness around 1600, possibly as a commission from the English monarch herself. A parrot on the back of the heart-shaped object symbolizes Elizabeth's status as a virgin queen

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