Today in News History
On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Harold Barrowclough, New Zealand military leader, lawyer and Chief Justice (died 1972) was born. In 1919, Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celebrated as Victory Day in Estonia. In 1923, Peter Corr, Irish-English footballer and manager (died 2001) was born. In 1926, Lawson Soulsby, Baron Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, English microbiologist and parasitologist (died 2017) was born. In 1940, George Feigley, American sex cult leader and two-time prison escapee (died 2009) was born. In 1942, Martin Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, English cosmologist and astrophysicist 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 1964, Lou Yun, Chinese gymnast was born. In 2014, The last of Syria's declared chemical weapons are shipped out for destruction. In 2018, Twelve boys and an assistant coach from a soccer team in Thailand are trapped in a flooding cave, leading to an 18-day rescue operation. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion learns fate over nose blow at WAFL Tribunal

West Coast forward Malakai Champion has learned his fate over a serious misconduct charge following a WAFL Tribunal hearing on Tuesday night.
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