Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1464, Rogier van der Weyden, Flemish painter (born 1400) passed away. In 1799, William Lassell, English astronomer and merchant (died 1880) was born. In 1815, Thomas Picton, Welsh-English general and politician (born 1758) passed away. In 1833, Robert Hett Chapman, American minister, missionary, and academic (born 1771) passed away. In 1835, William Cobbett, English farmer and journalist (born 1763) passed away. In 1839, William H. Seward Jr., American general and banker (died 1920) was born. In 1928, Roald Amundsen, Norwegian pilot and explorer (born 1872) passed away. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. In 1999, Trippie Redd, American rapper was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
William encounters pig called Ginger Spice on farm visit in Devon

The prince toured the Apricot Centre near Totnes which works to both regenerate the land and foster wellbeing.
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