Today in News History
On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1753, William Waldegrave, 1st Baron Radstock, English admiral and politician, 34th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland (died 1825) was born. In 1795, Financier James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt that had been accrued during the American Revolution. In 1856, John Verran, English-Australian politician, 26th Premier of South Australia (died 1932) was born. In 1916, Edward Heath, English colonel and politician; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1970-74 (died 2005) was born. In 1930, Roy McLean, South African cricketer and rugby player (died 2007) was born. In 1935, Wim Duisenberg, Dutch economist and politician, Dutch Minister of Finance (died 2005) was born. In 1955, Steve Coppell, English footballer and manager was born. In 1959, Clive Stafford Smith, English lawyer and author was born. In 1992, Eric Sevareid, American journalist (born 1912) passed away. In 2008, Séamus Brennan, Irish accountant and politician, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UK’s Capita Sinks on Profit Hit From Pension Contract Failures
Capita Plc tumbled after it said profit and cash flow will be hit by its failure to deliver on a contract to manage Britain’s civil service pension plan.
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