Today in News History
On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, Lily Braun, German author and publicist (died 1916) was born. In 1884, Alfons Maria Jakob, German neurologist and author (died 1931) was born. In 1903, Olav V of Norway (died 1991) was born. In 1942, John Eekelaar, South African-English lawyer and scholar was born. In 1943, Ivi Eenmaa, Estonian politician, 36th Mayor of Tallinn was born. In 1948, Mutula Kilonzo, Kenyan lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1965, Norbert Röttgen, German lawyer and politician was born. In 1975, Kristen Michal, Estonian lawyer and politician was born. In 2005, Norm Prescott, American actor, composer, and producer, co-founded Filmation Studios (born 1927) passed away. In 2016, Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, activist, and author (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
WATCH: Keir Starmer issues 'deep and profound' apology to victims of forced adoption scandal
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a deep an profound apology to the victims of the historic forced adoption scandal.In a statement to MPs, Sir Keir told some of the victims attending in the public gallery: We are deeply and profoundly sorry to the mothers who were told they were unfit, who were prevented from caring for the children.The shame is not yours. The shame was never yours. The shame is ours. And I say that on behalf of the whole country.I know that this apology will not be able to lift that completely. It will help a little, I hope, but it won't lift it completely.I hope that this statement, this apology, perhaps gives some of them the confidence to speak about what happened to them, because it will help in a small way.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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