Today in News History
On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 988, The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin. In 1499, The Portuguese explorer Nicolau Coelho returns to Lisbon after discovering the sea route to India as a companion of Vasco da Gama. In 1603, Joan Terès i Borrull, Spanish archbishop and academic (born 1538) passed away. In 1776, Richard Peters, English lawyer and minister (born 1704) passed away. In 1927, Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA. In 1940, World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. In 1944, Norman Hammond, English archaeologist and academic was born. In 1952, Peter van Heemst, Dutch politician was born. In 1962, Yehuda Leib Maimon, Israeli rabbi and politician (born 1875) passed away. In 1974, Imelda May, Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and producer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taoiseach to attend British-Irish Council in Guernsey
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee are in Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, for a summit meeting of the British-Irish Council.
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