Rail minister Huw Merriman is launching Rail Day at King’s Cross station in London this morning. The event marks the start of Better Transport Week, which is being promoted by the Campaign for Better Transport.
King Charles III has arrived in Pickering via the Royal Train to mark two very special anniversaries.
Today in History
Today is Saturday, June 24, the 175th day of 2023. There are 190 days left in the year.
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On June 24, 1497, the first recorded sighting of North America by a European took place as explorer John Cabot spotted land, probably in present-day Canada.
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In 1509, Henry VIII was crowned king of England; his wife, Catherine of Aragon, was crowned queen consort.
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Today in History
Today is Friday, June 23, the 174th day of 2023. There are 191 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlights in History:
On June 23, 1888, abolitionist Frederick Douglass received one vote from the Kentucky delegation at the Republican convention in Chicago, effectively making him the first Black candidate to have his name placed in nomination for U.S. president. (The nomination went to Benjamin Harrison.)
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Today in History
Today is Thursday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2023. There are 192 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 22, 1940, during World War II, Adolf Hitler gained a stunning victory as France was forced to sign an armistice eight days after German forces overran Paris.
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In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated for a second time as Emperor of the French.
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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2023. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer begins today.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.
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In 1377, King Edward III died after ruling England for 50 years; he was succeeded by his grandson, Richard II.
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Today in History
Today is Tuesday, June 20, the 171st day of 2023. There are 194 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 20, 1837, Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV.
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In 1782, Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States, featuring the emblem of the bald eagle.
In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state.
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Douglas Black wrote:
Yes, when you think that squads as strong as the Eels and the Roosters are struggling to get in the top 8, you know how deep the quality of the comp is.
E3 might not be happening, but that hasn’t stopped games from being announced this summer.
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Today in History
Today is Monday, June 19, the 170th day of 2023. There are 195 days left in the year. This is Juneteenth.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 19, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved by the U.S. Senate, 73-27, after surviving a lengthy filibuster.
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In 1775, George Washington was commissioned by the Continental Congress as commander in chief of the Continental Army.
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El lateral se queda el número que hasta ahora era propiedad del brasileño Leer
Today in History
Today is Sunday, June 18, the 169th day of 2023. There are 196 days left in the year. This is Father's Day.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally K. Ride became America’s first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger on a six-day mission.
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In 1778, American forces entered Philadelphia as the British withdrew during the Revolutionary War.
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Veteran journalist David Von Drehle is a Washington Post columnist and author of "The Book of Charlie," a best-seller about the life wisdom he learned from a 109-year-old neighbor. Below, Von Drehle recommends books that help him "think like Charlie."
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Lettuce and bagged salad leaves have a short shelf life once you get them home from the supermarket, but with a few extra steps, you can keep them fresh and crunchy for "up to a month".
A young woman attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the terminal building of the Hyderabad International Airport was saved by the prompt response of the CISF personnel.
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Novak Djokovic, fresh from notching up a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, moved back to the top of the ATP rankings released Monday, while Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100. It was a 388th week as the world’s number one for the 36-year-old Djokovic, who jumped two places in the standings after his
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MONDAY, June 12, 2023 -- Patients with bile duct cancer might soon have an additional treatment available to them, thanks to a newly discovered tumor target. Some bile duct cancers are driven by a mutated HER2 gene, which has also been implicated in...
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 -- Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests. That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if you can get teens to go to bed earlier,...
According to reports, Rakesh and his wife Shobha Gangwal may sell 5-8 per cent stake in the airline next month for up to Rs 7,000 crore