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DYK for Abdul Hamid al-Zahrawi

On 2 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Abdul Hamid al-Zahrawi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Abdul Hamid al-Zahrawi, a former member of the General Assembly of the Ottoman Empire, was executed in 1916 for his support for Arab nationalism? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Abdul Hamid al-Zahrawi. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Abdul Hamid al-Zahrawi), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Verge (royal court)

On 2 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Verge (royal court), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in mediaeval England an area of special legal jurisdiction extended around the royal court and moved with it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Verge (royal court). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Verge (royal court)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Jian Xianfo

On 2 January 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Jian Xianfo, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 03:37, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Food Act 1984

On 6 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Food Act 1984, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in November 2022, Leicester City Council used the Food Act 1984 in combination with a royal charter of 1199 to levy a charge on the organisers of two Christmas light switching-on events? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Food Act 1984. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Food Act 1984), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – January 2023

News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2022).

Administrator changes

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Guideline and policy news

• Speedy deletion criterion A5 (transwikied articles) has been repealed following an unopposed proposal.

Arbitration

• Following the 2022 Arbitration Committee elections, the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: Barkeep49, CaptainEek, GeneralNotability, Guerillero, L235, Moneytrees, Primefac, SilkTork.
• The 2021-22 Discretionary Sanctions Review has concluded with many changes to the discretionary sanctions procedure including a change of the name to "contentious topics". The changes are being implemented over the coming month.
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Thanks

	Gratitude of the Kākāpō
	These baby Kākāpō and I want to thank you for your excellent work protecting and improving the main page. Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 07:33, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Firefangledfeathers and thankyou for reviewing and actioning the reports! - Dumelow (talk) 10:14, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for List of French generals who died during the First World War

On 7 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of French generals who died during the First World War, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although the First World War ended with the armistice of 11 November 1918, twenty-one generals are recognised as having died for France after this date, some as late as 1923? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of French generals who died during the First World War. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, List of French generals who died during the First World War), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 7,888 views (657.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:27, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Seamen's and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906

On 7 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Seamen's and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite being in force for more than 100 years, no known prosecutions were made under the Seamen's and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Seamen's and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Seamen's and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 12:02, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Michael S. Farbman

On 7 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Michael S. Farbman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Michael S. Farbman's reporting of the Russian Civil War in winter 1917–18 was described by The Observer as "one of the outstanding successes of the time in special correspondence"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Michael S. Farbman. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Michael S. Farbman), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 12:03, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Ye Olde White Harte

On 8 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ye Olde White Harte, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ye Olde White Harte, reputed to be "one of Hull's most haunted pubs", has a skull of unknown provenance (pictured) in the bar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ye Olde White Harte. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ye Olde White Harte), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue 201, January 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Hawkeye7 on the key contributions of two Australian scientists in World War II Review essay: Nick-D reports on his recent visits to British military sites

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DYK for 9 January 1917 German Crown Council meeting

On 9 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 9 January 1917 German Crown Council meeting, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on 9 January 1917, German Emperor Wilhelm II agreed to implement unrestricted submarine warfare? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/9 January 1917 German Crown Council meeting. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 9 January 1917 German Crown Council meeting), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

January songs

happy new year

Thank you, - it's also featured on Portal:Germany! - Thank you also for DYK reviewing! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:12, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda, wishing you happy new year. Got a couple more First World War German articles coming up (Supreme War Command and Lone gunner of Flesquières) but been a bit distrcted by other things also! - Dumelow (talk) 16:22, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Happy, yes, I'm on vacation, - click on songs! I tell my own stories now, instead of relying on DYK. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:33, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

I'm back - Melitta Muszely died, RIP - the other story is 10 years old OTD ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:37, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

Ptolemaic elephant hunting

Sounds very interesting! I look forward to it. BorgQueen (talk) 15:01, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, it is. But the sources are long and I lost enthusiasm a year ago. With a bit of luck your interest might spur me on. Good to see you around, I remember having lots of discussions ITN way back! - Dumelow (talk) 15:17, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Yes well, so do I. Wikipedia was a very different place back then, in certain ways. Getting used to the new DYK process has been... suspenseful. Lol. BorgQueen (talk) 15:21, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Yes, a lot more process and procedure now. Looking back at some of my earlier articles and remembering when DYK had three or four hastily-arranged sets a day it's probably best we've progressed in some regards. Feels a bit quieter around the encyclopaedia somehow but there's still a lot of people doing a lot of good work - Dumelow (talk) 15:32, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Time

Hey I wondered if you might have time to help me with this article A Jewish Wedding. I want to submit at DYK and will add you as a contributor. I have a QPQ ready as well. It is the same painter who did Passing Mother's Grave. I have found his painting interesting and I hope you have too. FYI you got me started at DYK when you nominated and completed Gallos (sculpture). Thanks! Bruxton (talk) 01:32, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Hi Bruxton, sure thing. I'll see what I can dig out, though looks like you already have a decent article there. I do enjoy writing about statues, sometimes as a break from other subjects, though I'm currently on a bit of a theme of historic British pubs... - Dumelow (talk) 07:07, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Hmm, wasn't able to add much. Don't worry about the credit, but I'll keep an eye out for it on the noms page. If you're creating more articles on Israëls' works you might consider creating a nav box (like Template:James Ensor) to tie them all together - Dumelow (talk) 07:56, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, I will dig a hook out of that article. I was doing the same. Architects and buildings, sculptures, paintings BLPs etc. I like to cover related topics. For a while it was NRHPs in Tennessee. Bruxton (talk) 14:15, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Supreme War Command

On 14 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Supreme War Command, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Central Powers brought their armies under a supreme headquarters in September 1916, 18 months before the Allies did the same? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Supreme War Command. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Supreme War Command), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for List of generals of the British Empire who died during the First World War

On 15 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of generals of the British Empire who died during the First World War, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that at least 78 British general officers were killed as a result of active service in the First World War (gravestone of one pictured), but a popular myth holds that general officers rarely visited the battlefield? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of generals of the British Empire who died during the First World War. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, List of generals of the British Empire who died during the First World War), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

The Signpost: 16 January 2023

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DYK for Lone gunner of Flesquières

On 16 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lone gunner of Flesquières, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the story of a lone German artillery officer disabling up to 16 British tanks (examples pictured) on the first day of the 1917 Battle of Cambrai was encouraged by the German Nazi Party? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lone gunner of Flesquières. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lone gunner of Flesquières), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 21,913 views (1,826.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:27, 17 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Stephen Furness

On 18 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Stephen Furness, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the luxury passenger steamer Stephen Furness was taken into Royal Navy service during the First World War and was sunk by a U-boat, with the loss of more than 100 lives? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Stephen Furness. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Stephen Furness), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 18 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Dotation

On 19 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dotation, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that because of dotations made by Napoleon to his supporters the Kingdom of Westphalia was never fiscally solvent under French rule? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dotation. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dotation), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:02, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Loddon Bridge disaster

On 19 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Loddon Bridge disaster, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Loddon Bridge disaster, which killed three people, led to changes in how falsework was managed on British construction sites? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Loddon Bridge disaster. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Loddon Bridge disaster), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:03, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 9,127 views (760.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:27, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Gerald Marescaux

On 23 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gerald Marescaux, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Vice-Admiral Gerald Marescaux was reprimanded for wearing pyjamas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gerald Marescaux. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Gerald Marescaux), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 00:03, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Capture of Wejh

On 26 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Capture of Wejh, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Arab troops under King Faisal missed the 24 January 1917 capture of Wejh by two days because they had been celebrating the capture of £20,000 in gold? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Capture of Wejh. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Capture of Wejh), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for New Beehive Inn

On 26 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article New Beehive Inn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the New Beehive Inn in Bradford, England, was "a rare example of a public house built by a local authority"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/New Beehive Inn. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, New Beehive Inn), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Leonard Parrington

On 27 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leonard Parrington, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when Brigadier Leonard Parrington ordered him to surrender Sergeant Jack Hinton told him to "go and jump in the bloody lake"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leonard Parrington. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leonard Parrington), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 27 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Three Tuns, Alcester

On 29 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Three Tuns, Alcester, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Three Tuns, a 17th-century pub in Alcester, has been left roofless since a 2021 fire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Three Tuns, Alcester. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Three Tuns, Alcester), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red in February 2023

Women in Red Feb 2023, Vol 9, Iss 2, Nos 251, 252, 255, 256, 257, 259 Online events: New: Alphabet run O & P | Black women | Justice | Folklore Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman Tip of the month: Explore Wikipedia for all variations of the woman's name (birth name, married name, re-married name, pen name, nickname) Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Macandrew

I've had a go at writing Henry Macandrew, he-from-the-list-of-dead-generals. I don't know if you happened to come across any good details from his early career while researching? I'm a bit sparse at that end of his career! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 01:24, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

Wow, that's a good length article! Great work. I'm a bit busy this week but will try to take a look at the weekend. Cheers - Dumelow (talk) 09:04, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks! I'm debating putting it up for GA as a kind of final hurrah, so any input would be greatly appreciated. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:42, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

Alas, I didn't find anything you didn't already have. I added a couple of snippets about his family which you can feel free to remove if you think they are too tangential. I was sad to see your (semi) retirement notice, though it sounds like good news really; all the best in the new job and in your studies! Take your own time, but I also hope you'll be able to continue here in some form. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 07:19, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Those are really useful additions, much appreciated! As I said on my talk, I hope I won't be gone completely, but my output will probably decrease significantly. I have no doubt you will keep up the flow of new articles! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:20, 4 February 2023 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – February 2023

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2023).

Administrator changes

Gimmetrow

• Bjelleklang
• Bob the Wikipedian
• Leithp
• WhisperToMe
• 100 inactive admins

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• BDD
• Bradv
• Donald Albury
• Maxim
• MusikAnimal

Oversighter changes

• BDD
• Bradv
• Donald Albury
• Maxim

Guideline and policy news

• Following an RfC, the administrator policy now requires that prior written consent be gained from the Arbitration Committee to mark a block as only appealable to the committee.
• Following a community discussion, consensus has been found to impose the extended-confirmed restriction over the topic areas of Armenia and Azerbaijan and Kurds and Kurdistan.

Technical news

• The Vector 2022 skin has become the default for desktop users of the English Wikipedia.

Arbitration

• The arbitration case Armenia-Azerbaijan 3 has been opened and the proposed decision is expected 24 February 2023.
• In December, the contentious topics procedure was adopted which replaces the former discretionary sanctions system. The contentious topics procedure is now in effect following an initial implementation period. There is a detailed summary of the changes and administrator instructions for the new procedure. The arbitration clerk team are taking suggestions, concerns, and unresolved questions about this new system at their noticeboard.

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• Voting in the 2023 Steward elections will begin on 05 February 2023, 21:00 (UTC) and end on 26 February 2023, 21:00 (UTC). The confirmation process of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically check your eligibility to vote.
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DYK for Sailors and Soldiers (Gifts for Land Settlement) Act 1916

On 3 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sailors and Soldiers (Gifts for Land Settlement) Act 1916, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that only one person made a donation of land for the settlement and employment of British military veterans under a 1916 act of Parliament? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sailors and Soldiers (Gifts for Land Settlement) Act 1916. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sailors and Soldiers (Gifts for Land Settlement) Act 1916), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Phil Fletcher

On 3 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phil Fletcher, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Phil Fletcher as Hacker T. Dog caused Lauren Layfield to make the "most famous snort" in the United Kingdom in 2016? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phil Fletcher. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Phil Fletcher), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

The Signpost: 4 February 2023

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DYK for List of Royal Navy flag officers who died during the First World War

On 5 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of Royal Navy flag officers who died during the First World War, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that of the ten Royal Navy flag officers to die during the First World War, three were killed in action? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of Royal Navy flag officers who died during the First World War. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, List of Royal Navy flag officers who died during the First World War), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for James Kirkham Ramsbottom

On 6 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Kirkham Ramsbottom, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during World War I, James Kirkham Ramsbottom saved the British daffodil industry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Kirkham Ramsbottom. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, James Kirkham Ramsbottom), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Virginia Quay Settlers Monument

On 8 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Virginia Quay Settlers Monument, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Virginia Quay Settlers Monument in London has been subject to bombing and theft? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Virginia Quay Settlers Monument. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Virginia Quay Settlers Monument), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Henri Hekking

Hello! Your submission of Henri Hekking at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know!

Oltrepier (talk) 12:18, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

By the way, sorry for not acknowledging your experience in the same WikiProject until now.

I feel really stupid... Oltrepier (talk) 13:54, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Hi Oltrepier, no need to feel stupid - you've done nothing wrong! I think I was a bit grumpy in my earlier responses and can only offer my apologies for this. You've done a really thorough review of the article and thankyou for your work on it (I've made a fuller reply at the DYK nomination) - Dumelow (talk) 14:55, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

No worries, thank you for the support! : ) Oltrepier (talk) 15:09, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Bennerley Viaduct

Hey Dumelow, if you get a minute would you mind casting an eye over that article, particularly the description section? The article is a work in progress but if anything jumps out at you from an engineering perspective I'd love to hear about it. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:03, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

Hi HJ Mitchell. Although I'm not a million miles away I must admit to never having visited the structure, though I might pop over if I get a chance. I've had a go at rewriting the first paragraph of the description which I think didn't quite convey the pier structure correctly (each has 12 columns, not 10 I think?; the tapering of the columns wasn't really described; photos I've looked at show the bases are brick over stone not vice versa etc.). My version is quite a bit longer, but some can be chopped back if overly technical; could do with a check for readability also. Usual caveat that my field is highways rather than structures or railways - Dumelow (talk) 11:54, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

I really appreciate you looking at this! I like bridges but I'm out of my depth with some of the technical language. Your draft is amazing. The only bit that lost me was raking column offset transversely to the outside. Do you think the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct site would stand up to scrutiny at FAC? They clearly know what they're talking about and I might be able to slip it through as a primary source based on the bridge itself but I'm not sure it would pass muster as a "high-quality reliable source". Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:35, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

By the way, it's well worth a visit if you're ever in the area. There's not much else to see nearby, it's in the middle of nowhere, but I was in Nottingham a few weeks ago for the first time since it opened to the public and couldn't resist. It's quite something in such a wide open landscape. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:58, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

HJ Mitchell: Hmm, good point on the Friends source. I was a bit lazy in assigning the whole to the two sources. I've split it down a bit below (I brought in the HE page where I can) and tried to minimise the Friends one; will look to replace it if I can. I have a feeling the 1877 article on the bridge (as "Ilkeston Viaduct") in The Engineer will help as it contains the original drawings, don't think I have access to it - Dumelow (talk) 22:45, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

Never mind, it's on Google Books (and the drawings from it are on Commons). Will have a look now. I'll try to clear up the wording on that bit about the raking columns too - Dumelow (talk) 22:51, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

HJ Mitchell: I've managed to get it down to one use of the Friends - the bit about the grade, up to you if you leave it in our take it out. You might want to add in the design section that it was reportedly modelled on the Viaduc de Busseau from page 76 of the Rail Engineer article. Pages 78-80 include a bit more on the closure of the line and subsequent renovation. I'll have a think about how I can reword the raking columns bit. It might be helpful to include some extracts from the plans in the description section if you can spare the space, the elevation of the piers are quite informative, I think, as it's not exactly clear what's going on from the photos. - Dumelow (talk) 23:32, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

Forgot to include the Google Books link for The Engineer article it's here, though do amend the referencing to whichever style you prefer - Dumelow (talk) 23:37, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

I've had a go at amending the description of the raking columns but our coverage of structural concepts is quite poor so there's not much I can link to to assist the reader. If needed it can be trimmed right back and we can just say the piers are arranged with four groups of three columns and leave the pictures to show the arrangement - Dumelow (talk) 10:42, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

That's amazing! I would never have thought to check Google Books for a 150-year-old edition of a magazine! I really appreciate your help with this, not just for making the article better but for helping me understand some of the engineering better! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:55, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

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The bridge deck consists of 16 spans each 77 feet (23 m) long and formed from three 8 feet (2.4 m) deep wrought iron Warren lattice truss girders braced together horizontally and vertically. The trusses support a series of transverse iron troughs at 2 feet 4 inches (0.71 m) centres onto which ballast was placed to form the railway's track bed Because of the corrugated surface provided by the troughs the volume of ballast required was half that of a traditional flat-decked bridge. The use of the troughs and ballast instead of wooden longitudinal waybeams beneath the rails allowed for settlement of the structure to be rectified by repacking of the ballast. The bridge deck is enclosed by low wrought iron latticework parapets.

The spans are supported on 15 evenly-spaced piers. The ironwork of each pier is the same height - 56 feet (17 m) - and supported on bases of blue brick and stone ashlars of varying heights above a concrete foundation. The structure provides a constant 1:100 gradient with the Awsworth end 15 feet (4.6 m) higher than the Ilkeston end. The piers are formed of 12 wrought iron tubular columns each constructed from four quadrant pieces rivetted together. The tubes are arranged in four groups of three. The centre-most two groups consist of a central vertical column with a slightly inclined column either side of it longitudinally; in the two outermost groups the central columns are offset transversely as raking columns to provide lateral support. The tube groups are braced together horizontally and vertically at four stages. Each group of columns sits on a cast iron baseplate bedded onto the base with cement, no holding down bolts were used.

The viaduct is 1,421 feet (433 metres) (over a quarter of a mile) long, 60 feet (18 metres) above the valley floor in the centre, and 26 feet (7.9 metres) wide between the parapets. Both ends of the viaduct are supported on brick piers.[1][2]

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Thank you for the interesting translation question! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:28, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

No worries. He turned out to be a very interesting chap. Hopefully release the article on him today - Dumelow (talk) 14:39, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

that's good! - today the regional festival - DYK of 13 years ago ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:01, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

My story on 24 February is about Artemy Vedel (TFA by Amitchell235), and I made a suggestion for more peace, - what do you think? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:07, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

today: two women whose birthday we celebrate today, 99 and 90! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:25, 28 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Tonan Maru No. 3

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DYK for Servants' Characters Act 1792

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Women in Red March 2023

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DYK for SS Tembien

On 27 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article SS Tembien, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although the SS Tembien was known to be carrying Allied prisoners of war, she was sunk by a British submarine on 27 February 1942 with hundreds killed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/SS Tembien. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, SS Tembien), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Charles Norris-Newman

On 1 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Norris-Newman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Charles Norris-Newman was a war correspondent, a corrupt British colonial official and a Russian intelligence officer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Norris-Newman. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Norris-Newman), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Doman (Khoikhoi)

On 3 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Doman (Khoikhoi), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after leading the Khoikhoi in war against the Dutch at the Cape of Good Hope, Doman returned to Dutch service as an interpreter? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Doman (Khoikhoi). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Doman (Khoikhoi)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 3 March 2023 (UTC)

WP:OTD

Hi Dumelow, is there anywhere I can mention the articles I've checked for OTD so we don't duplicate efforts? I could just leave a note here, if that works best. Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 15:14, 8 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, that's a great idea and thanks so much for helping out here. I've created a section at Wikipedia_talk:Selected_anniversaries#March_checks where we can strike through the date once its been checked. I'm hoping to get chance later to look at 11 March. If we are able to do a check each every other day or so it might give us chance to rotate the items or highlight significant anniversaries. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 15:23, 8 March 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Hubert Conway Rees

On 9 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hubert Conway Rees, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that shortly after his capture in 1918 British brigadier general Hubert Conway Rees was interviewed by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hubert Conway Rees. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hubert Conway Rees), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Ilford Park Polish Home

On 13 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ilford Park Polish Home, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Ilford Park Polish Home in Stover, Devon, is the last surviving of 45 camps established from 1947 to cater for Polish veterans and their dependants in the UK? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ilford Park Polish Home. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ilford Park Polish Home), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Paper House

On 15 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Paper House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the walls of the Paper House are made from newspaper? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paper House. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Paper House), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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ITN recognition for Ahlem Belhadj

On 15 March 2023, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Ahlem Belhadj, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Black Kite (talk) 15:11, 15 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Newent Onion Fayre

On 17 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Newent Onion Fayre, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Newent Onion Fayre included a raw-onion-eating competition? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Newent Onion Fayre. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Newent Onion Fayre), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 12:03, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

Erm...

For a moment, I wondered what Cumbia was. BorgQueen (talk) 17:49, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

Doh, thanks BorgQueen! - Dumelow (talk) 20:04, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Vladimir Putin

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Per this and this - Dumelow (talk) 20:50, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Marlborough House set

On 21 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marlborough House set, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that adultery was commonplace within Edward VII's Marlborough House set (pictured) but divorce was considered unacceptable? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marlborough House set. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Marlborough House set), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for John Cecil Russell

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DYK for 2019 renaming of South African National Defence Force reserve units

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Aoidh (talk) 12:03, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

too late for Zimbardo birthday to be included for OTD 3/23/23?

I just discovered you are the person I should have been messaging re: my Selected Anniversary Q. Does Philip_Zimbardo’s 90th birthday (born 3/23/33) merit his inclusion in birthdays? Is it too late? DrMel (talk) 19:05, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi DrMel. More than happy to look at late ideas, especially for significant anniversaries. Unfortunately the Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries guidelines don't allow articles with orange cleanup tags so that'd have to be resolved - Dumelow (talk) 19:57, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Carlisle Turkish baths

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BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Bapaume town hall explosion

On 25 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bapaume town hall explosion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two members of the French parliament were killed when a delayed-action German bomb exploded in the town hall at Bapaume on 25 March 1917 (aftermath pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bapaume town hall explosion. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bapaume town hall explosion), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 12:02, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Henri Hekking

On 26 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Henri Hekking, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two American officers bribed Japanese troops with their watches to have Dutch medical officer Henri Hekking allocated to their prisoner of war camp? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henri Hekking. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Henri Hekking), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:03, 26 March 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
	Bestowed in recognition of your initiative in getting OTD back under control. What an amazing improvement your elegant solution has made! JennyOz (talk) 05:05, 26 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks JennyOz, yes good to get things in hand. I am grateful for User:Eddie891's help here, it would be too much to do alone. As it is, an extra pair of hands or two would be welcomed to help share the load a bit, if you know anybody who would be interested. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 12:33, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Hard Rock (exercise)

On 27 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hard Rock (exercise), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1982 the British civil defence exercise Hard Rock was cancelled when twenty local authorities refused to participate? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hard Rock (exercise). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hard Rock (exercise)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red April 2023

Women in Red Apr 2023, Vol 9, Iss 4, Nos 251, 252, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266 Online events: New: Gender studies | Health | Dance | Alphabet run S & T | Books by women Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman | See also: Women in Red is supporting Every Book Its Reader through our Books by women event. Tip of the month: When writing about a book, check WP:NBOOK for notability, then see MOS:NOVEL, WP:NONFICTION or WP:POETRYSTANDARDS for guidance. Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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I know that if people change things they are unlikely to change things back, so this attempt is in vain, but I do wanna give my 2 cents. You reverted a global (created earlier by 1000s of people, not by a US president in 2014) while you added back a day only relevant for a few US states. How it's standing on Wikipedia is not a reason to revert it right? Global (here, here , here) vs a few US states.

Was super proud of my well thought of edit, but ok. I get your point: you are right the wikipedia page of World Backup Day is not that old or well written or big. SarahBx (talk) 06:43, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi SarahBx, thanks for the message. I am looking to widen participation in the On This Day section, which has lain stagnant for a while due to lack of interest; I am also looking to widen the events featured to be less European/North American centred. If you are able I would welcome you looking for any other upcoming events and suggesting them at the individual day pages. In my opinion the World Backup Day article is not yet ready for a main page appearance. It is only 887 characters long which is well under the usual standard for categorisation as a Wikipedia:Stub. The criteria for an OTD appearance are listed at Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries and include that the article "must not be a stub and must be a relatively complete and well-formatted article" - Dumelow (talk) 06:50, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

While I still don't really agree with the change (As I see it a bit black and white, the day I put in is 10x more relevant to the world then the day you changed it back to) I get the technical reasoning as the page needs to be improved. I would personally try to make the frontpage (And wikipedia in general) most relevant and then even without a link to the page/stub.

Also look at it from a beginner standpoint on Wikipedia: being reverted (a few times) even while in good faith is a bit of a setback. I'll try to focus on more days though as I do want to help, and a setback is also needed of course as I need to learn.

Thanks for your time and your feedback, your work and your feedback is much appreciated. SarahBx (talk) 07:04, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Hi SarahBx, I appreciate Wikipedia is a bit daunting as a newcomer. Please don't be discouraged, we are all here to build the encyclopaedia even if we appear at times bureaucratic. You've done good work in creating the World Backup Day article and editing elsewhere. I've been around for a while now so if you have any questions on editing please do feel free to drop me a message here. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 07:11, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

Sorry to bother you again, but I wanted to add April Fools Day to tomorrow, however that page seems to be protected: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/April_1&action=edit

I saw old reasoning behind April Fools not being on the frontpage on a talk page (that the page wasn't ready, but I think that matter is solved now, as the april fools page looks quite good and with many words) SarahBx (talk) 07:22, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

There's a bit of work to be done on adding citations (see the "citation needed" tags), but I think it is just about acceptable as it is and maybe it'll get some attention tomorrow. I've readded it to the template - Dumelow (talk) 07:48, 31 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Jasper Abraham murder case

On 2 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jasper Abraham murder case, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British outrage at the sentencing of a white Kenyan settler to just two years imprisonment for the 1923 killing of a black employee eventually led to the replacement of the colony's legal code? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jasper Abraham murder case. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jasper Abraham murder case), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 2 April 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Knowsley Hall shootings

On 4 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Knowsley Hall shootings, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1952 a 19-year-old footman shot Lady Derby and three members of staff at Knowsley Hall in England? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Knowsley Hall shootings. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Knowsley Hall shootings), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:31, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 23,545 views (984.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of April 2023 – nice work!

Keep up the good work. Bruxton (talk) 19:41, 10 April 2023 (UTC)

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:11, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

OTD tense

Hi Dumelow, thanks for all the work you've been putting into maintaining OTD. Just a gentle reminder (having copyedited recent sets) that any new items you add have to be phrased in past tense – the effect of this is to subtly distinguish past anniversaries from ITN current events. — RAVENPVFF · talk · 20:42, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks 'Ravenpuff, I've caught myself a few times but some must have slipped through. I blame my time writing blurbs at ITN. Will try harder! - Dumelow (talk) 20:58, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

On this day: MLK assassinated...

On this day: MLK assassinated... § Lingzhi.Renascence (talk) 22:49, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

I did look at Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. for OTD, I think, but it's missing a good few citations (which I've now tagged). Happy to look again next year if it's in better shape - Dumelow (talk) 06:24, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Ha ha, challenge accepted. Consider it done (...slowly...) § Lingzhi.Renascence (talk) 06:28, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Poison Book Project

On 5 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Poison Book Project, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Poison Book Project has identified more than 100 books that contain arsenic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Poison Book Project. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Poison Book Project), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:10, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	For that gem of an article on a catalog of toxic books. —Compassionate727 (T·C) 02:58, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

Thankyou Compassionate727, it was good fun to write! - Dumelow (talk) 06:24, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue 204, April 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Nick-D on the Australian War Memorial and the South China Sea raid, Hawkeye7 on the 1999 East Timor intervention

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If you are a project member who does not want delivery, please remove your name from this page. Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk) 21:29, 5 April 2023 (UTC)

"Currently"

I think this wording is more precise. What do you think? BorgQueen (talk) 06:29, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

Yep, that's better. Thanks - Dumelow (talk) 06:34, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Lunar Hilton

On 8 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lunar Hilton, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1967 Hilton Hotels revealed plans for a 100-room hotel on the Moon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lunar Hilton. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lunar Hilton), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:03, 8 April 2023 (UTC)

FYI

Bilorv added two new challenges to the list. Thought you might like to know, since you have been participating in them. QuicoleJR (talk) 17:01, 12 April 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of HMS Cicala

The article HMS Cicala you nominated as a good article has failed ; see Talk:HMS Cicala for reasons why the nomination failed. If or when these points have been taken care of, you may apply for a new nomination of the article. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Sturmvogel 66 -- Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 19:01, 14 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Alterlaa

On 18 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alterlaa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that residents at Alterlaa (building pictured), a housing complex in Vienna, have large concrete planters in which plants can be grown? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alterlaa. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alterlaa), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 18 April 2023 (UTC)

Always precious

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always. - Thank you for constantly supplying interesting things to know, and for checking the OTD items. This year, I'd like to introduce a few more cantatas that Bach composed 300 years ago, in his first year in Leipzig. No rush, he began end of May ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda, how time flies! Oh, yes please do add some more musical items to the OTD eligible lists, I am always pleasantly surprised to see some cultural options on there as alternatives to wars and disasters! - Dumelow (talk) 08:00, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks to your encouragement I added Bach assuming the post of Thomaskantor with the first new cantata of his first Leipzig cycle on 30 May 1723, - please check. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:05, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

Hmm, looks like it got reverted for lack of significance; I don't have the knowledge to comment on the significance of the appointment but perhaps a case can be made? I have seen quite a few premieres of individual works by composers on OTD lists, so perhaps they have a better chance of survival? - Dumelow (talk) 11:17, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

The discussion is on my talk, perhaps read, and chime in or not. In a nutshell: there are hundreds of possible premieres but only once entering the position he and his 18 successors are known for. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:51, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

		The DYK Barnstar
		Thank you for being such a prolific contributor to DYK. It is a pleasure to review and promote your articles. Thank you also for the many articles related to the May 6 coronation. Bruxton (talk) 03:08, 22 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Bruxton, I've been tied up trying to reinvigorate WP:OTD recently but managed to squeeze in some coronation articles as they are really interesting. Thanks also for all your hard work making up the preps, I know that's not easy - Dumelow (talk) 08:24, 22 April 2023 (UTC)

Sorry that I haven't been as on top as I was on OTD-- I've gotten really busy in the past few weeks. Will try to be more present this week, and maybe polish off April soon. Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 22:20, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, no problem. I'll be on a break all next week so I'm trying to get far enough ahead to cover that and give me a bit of slack for when I get back. Really glad for what you are able to do. Appreciate at the moment I am leaving all of the B&Ds to you, if you wanted a change and to look at blurb events please do feel free to dive in and don't feel like you are stepping on my toes. Likewise if you are happy sticking to B&Ds no worries, just don't want it to feel like a grind - Dumelow (talk) 11:20, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Leeds Convention

On 23 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leeds Convention, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1917 Leeds Convention in Britain passed resolutions calling for the end of the First World War and praising the February Revolution in Russia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leeds Convention. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leeds Convention), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Church Street School swimming pool

On 24 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Church Street School swimming pool, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that buddleia grows from the exterior of the Church Street School swimming pool (pictured) in Glasgow? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Church Street School swimming pool. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Church Street School swimming pool), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Marble Hall, Derby

On 24 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marble Hall, Derby, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Marble Hall in Osmaston, Derby, was built in 1912 as offices for the factory manufacturing the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marble Hall, Derby. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Marble Hall, Derby), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

Wee barnstar

		The Wales Barnstar
		For creating a tidy and pleasant article on the Cross of Wales. I've been following this topic recently and I was very happy to see it got an article! ~ Pbritti (talk) 21:21, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Pbritti, glad you enjoyed it. There will be lots of history and tradition on show today and I find these make great articles - Dumelow (talk) 07:21, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Millennium Complex

On 25 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Millennium Complex, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Millennium Complex in Plymouth, England, has hosted a cinema, dance hall, roller disco and night club? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Millennium Complex. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Millennium Complex), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 25 April 2023 (UTC)

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Women in Red May 2023

Women in Red May 2023, Vol 9, Iss 5, Nos 251, 252, 267, 268, 269, 270 Online events: New: Alphabet run U, V, W | Disability | Women in Education | CEE women Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman | See also: Wikimedia CEE Spring 2023/CEE Women - Wikimedia contest with postcards and prizes The Wikipedia Library: #1Lib1Ref - May 15th to June 5th Tip of the month: Use the Google translate app and camera on your phone to translate text from an article or book Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Coronation glove at the Did You Know nominations page is not complete; if you would like to continue, please link the nomination to the nominations page as described in step III of the nomination procedure. If you do not want to continue with the nomination, tag the nomination page with {{db-g7}}, or ask a DYK admin. Thank you. DYKHousekeepingBot (talk) 12:55, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

I've added it back here. BorgQueen (talk) 13:01, 28 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Lundie Kirk

On 30 April 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lundie Kirk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 12th-century Lundie Kirk was left as "a charred roofless shell" after a fire in November 2022? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lundie Kirk. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lundie Kirk), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:22, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Barnstar for you

		The Main Page Barnstar
		For your tireless contributions in taking over the WP:OTD section of the main page. Jayron32 13:25, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

I have to say, that the OTD section of WP:ERRORS has been very quiet since you've taken over the responsibility for the OTD section, and your work has not gone unnoticed. Good job! --Jayron32 13:25, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Jayron32, it's really time consuming but I think worthwhile. It'd be great if we could expand participation in this area as it is a bit repetitive, though it is fun coming across some really great articles I've never read before. I'm currently away but should be back into it next week (I've scheduled up to 12 May in advance) - Dumelow (talk) 07:24, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Robe of State

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robe of State, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robe of State. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Robe of State), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Supertunica

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Supertunica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robe of State. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Supertunica), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Stole Royal

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stole Royal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robe of State. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Stole Royal), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Robe Royal

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robe Royal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robe of State. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Robe Royal), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Imperial Robe

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Imperial Robe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robe of State. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Imperial Robe), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Coronation glove

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coronation glove, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a British monarch arrives at their coronation wearing the Robe of State, is crowned (example depicted) while wearing the Supertunica, Stole Royal, Robe Royal and a single white glove, and leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the Imperial Robe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coronation glove. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Coronation glove), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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		Hook update
		Your hook reached 38,380 views (3,198.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of May 2023 – nice work!

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DYK for Cross of Wales

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cross of Wales, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Cross of Wales, leading the procession at the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, features two relics of the True Cross gifted to the King by Pope Francis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cross of Wales. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Cross of Wales), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Walker Trustees

On 6 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Walker Trustees, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that today the Bishop of Edinburgh plays a ceremonial role at the coronation of Charles III and Camilla as a representative of the Walker Trustees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Walker Trustees. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Walker Trustees), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Ernst Scheurlen

On 7 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ernst Scheurlen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Vice Admiral Ernst Scheurlen was killed in action a month before the end of the Second World War in Europe while leading a hastily raised division of naval troops in defence of Germany? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ernst Scheurlen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ernst Scheurlen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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The Bugle: Issue 205, May 2023

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DYK for Abingdon bun throwing

On 7 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Abingdon bun throwing, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that today, to mark the coronation of Charles III and Camilla, Abingdon Town Council throws thousands of currant buns from the roof of the County Hall (building pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Abingdon bun throwing. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Abingdon bun throwing), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Your creation of Alterlaa

Dumelow, I want to thank you for starting an article on the Wohnpark Alterlaa complex after my previous attempt to do the same in 2019 had failed, being sent to the Draftspace and then just deleted a short while later. Since then, I had been afraid of trying to create the article again for a repeat of this incident. I had been planning to insert some translated sections from its German-language counterpart article later to avoid the deletion, but never had time to do so after my attempt was moved to Draftspace. Jim856796 (talk) 18:17, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi Jim856796, thanks for the message. Sorry to hear an earlier version got deleted, it's a shame as our coverage of locations outside the Anglosphere is not that great. I saw a photo of one of the Alterlaa apartment blocks somewhere, thought it looked cool and was disappointed we didn't have an article on it! I'd like to find more sources for the article, if possible, but exhausted pretty much everything I could find online in English, potentially more might be available in German - Dumelow (talk) 06:10, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi Dumelow and Jim, just noticed this discussion and it reminded me that when the article was at DYK I was trying to further understand the complex in context and that I'd kept a note to "get back to one day". When I added links at List of tallest buildings in Austria I wondered how many buildings/blocks there were in the complex/site. I found some info but couldn't decide if RS, or whether to maybe just add to further reading or external links.

Two sites I found which both have good info - and great photos and diagrams, though presumably copyright of course - both in English are here and here. Leaving them with you... JennyOz (talk) 11:21, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

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Selected anniversaries/May 26

Hi Dumelow, regarding the rotation for Selected anniversaries/May 26: could we reinstate Jimmie Rodgers? I made the change in March of this year to include him and his picture on occasion of the 90th anniversary of his death on May 26, 2023. I don't dispute for a second the inclusion of Edmund I's assassination, but I do see fit in this case to feature Rodgers being that it is a relevant anniversary for a relevant figure in music history. Thanks for your time.--GDuwenHoller! 18:10, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi GDuwen, thanks for the message. I missed the anniversary and that this was a new entry for this year. I am travelling at the moment so can't make the change. Please feel free to reinstate the blurb and image. Probably remove another US 20th century item - Dumelow (talk) 18:24, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Much Appreciated. I removed the E.T. anniversary since it was probably special for last year (1982).--GDuwenHoller! 18:48, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Pantalon rouge

On 26 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pantalon rouge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that French Army infantrymen wore red trousers (example pictured) from 1829 until 1914? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pantalon rouge. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pantalon rouge), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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		Your hook reached 25,406 views (1,058.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of May 2023 – nice work!

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Can you spot the problem?

"all that gives the solider his vivid aspect"

Why did no one spot this in over two weeks? Shenme (talk) 02:39, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

WP:SOFIXIT, it's a fairly common typo for soldier. I've made the correction - Dumelow (talk) 07:06, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

May songs

my story today

Thank you for more DYK! - Regarding the Bach-related event, I brought the article back after the discussion to the year and the date. If the fact of assuming the post would require an extra article, it could be dropped. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:38, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for placing it! That's a first for me, and more to come, promised. - However: he assumed the post as a mid-aged man, while the pic is of him close to death. Also, everybody has seen it. The church - sadly the only pic in the article, I miss Mathsci - would be more informative. Or no pic. Or ignore me ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:00, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Hi Gerda, yes doesn't seem to be many options for a younger Bach? Photos of buildings don't tend to do too well so I usually look for a person. If you'd prefer it without I can replace with one of Joan of Arc - Dumelow (talk) 10:30, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Sadly, we have none of a young Bach, - the only one (which is too young for this purpose) is disputed. Up to you, - I'd take Joan then. But I like the building with the doggies in font of the market. We can't take an interior of the church because it didn't the way all pic have when Bach worked there, - something I learned here, but only after the DYK had run with the "wrong" looks. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:25, 26 May 2023 (UTC)

Pentecost was full of music, and my story today is that 300 years ago today, Bach became Thomaskantor, with BWV 75, writing music history, - thanks for bringing it to the Main page. The next interesting cantata would be BWV 76, but it was only one week later, and even if we placed it by occasion (2nd Sunday after Trinity) it would be 11 June (and people might not understand) - probably too soon. What do you think? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:45, 30 May 2023 (UTC)

Sorry for delay in reply, been away a bit. Yes, I think 11th would be a bit too soon to feature Bach again. Though if it's a key milestone feel free to add it to the eligible section of the date page so it can feature in a future year. Keen to hear any others though (whether Bach or not!) - Dumelow (talk) 19:29, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red - June 2023

Women in Red June 2023, Vol 9, Iss 6, Nos 251, 252, 271, 272, 273 Online events: New: Alphabet run X, Y & Z | LGBTQ+ women | Wiki Loves Pride | Women in Music Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Women in Green: June 2023 GA Editathon event page Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride/2023 global campaign The Wikipedia Library: #1Lib1Ref - May 15th to June 5th Tip of the month: Looking for new red links? Keep an eye out for interesting and notable friends, family, or associates of your last article subject, and re-examine group photos for other women who may still need an article. Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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DYK for Carbatina

On 29 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Carbatina, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the carbatinae (examples pictured), shoes worn in ancient Greece and Rome, were single pieces of leather tied onto the foot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carbatina. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Carbatina), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Art Greenspon

On 30 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Art Greenspon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Vietnam War photojournalist Art Greenspon was wounded in the face by a shot that had first passed through colleague Co Rentmeester's hand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Art Greenspon. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Art Greenspon), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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IP Block exemption request

Hello Dumelow, Please i will like to request for an IP block exemption for this user:LordXI01 for a duration. He will be contributing to a wikipedia project " Africa Day Campaign". I you can grant him a minimum of 6 months IP block exemption. If did be glad. Below are his details: User:LordXI01 IP Address:102.176.94.159 JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 06:44, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi Joris Darlington Quarshie, thanks for the message. I'm not really active on the blocking side of the admin role, you'd be best reaching out to someone more experienced in that field. Perhaps a message at Wikipedia talk:IP block exemption would help - Dumelow (talk) 06:49, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

Well noted with lots of thanks JDQ Joris Darlington Quarshie (talk) 06:58, 5 June 2023 (UTC)

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June music

June songs

my story today

Thank you for consistently checking the quality of the special anniversaries! - For the first time, you can listen to a concert with me in the (four) choirs on YouTube, - on my talk, look for "listen" if interested. - Today's story is taken from a 2011 DYK, talking about brotherhood (which includes sisters), - the piece in question, beginning with a psalm quotation, was first performed 300 years ago OTD - as discussed. Perhaps it will be FA some day. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:04, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Jörg Widmann is 50 today, and I began Stockholm pics. - I added a Bach piece to 2 July, - one of the few for 5 parts. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:07, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, I haven't even looked at July yet! - Dumelow (talk) 05:40, 20 June 2023 (UTC)

and now? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:19, 30 June 2023 (UTC)

Hi Gerda Arendt, sorry I was unexpectedly away for a week or so and the date has passed. I can't see a Bach piece at Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries/July 2, was this the right date? - Dumelow (talk) 13:46, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

I'll try again for Christmas when the same piece was performed with Christmas additions, also more certain, while scholars disagree about the first performance on 2 July. - Just let me understand: I didn't dare to edit the selection itself, only the day and the year. Was that wrong? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:50, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

Oh sorry, I don't look at the date pages themselves unless I need to pull a few extra hooks in for balance. Please do feel free to add to the "eligible" section of the main selected anniversaries page. I check them all before adding them anyway. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 13:53, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

I'll look into Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz, BWV 136, for 18 July next unless you say that's hopeless ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:16, 3 July 2023 (UTC)

upd: I looked, and added it to July 18, to 1723, and to the selected anniversaries, however just to eligible there, - not bold enough to bring it to the ones shown ;) - please let me know what you think, and what may be missing. - I checked the refs of this article of about 8 years, and made some fixes already. I'll go now and transform them to sfn, and do other fine-tuning. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:24, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda, is there anything we can say about the piece itself? At the moment we're just saying he performed it not why it is significant - Dumelow (talk) 17:02, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

I am probably not yet in OTD enough. It's not about the specific piece, but that 300 years ago, Bach began a cycle of new cantatas for the occasions of the liturgical year, week after week, and more when there were feast days. We can't have them all, which would be boring. We missed the Magnificat which may be good because while it's more significant than this cantata, the date is less certain. For one of the most significant pieces by Bach, Jesu, meine Freude, we have no idea of a day of first performance, not even the year. Thoughts? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:00, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Ah, I think the best to have featured from the cycle might have been the first one then? Perhaps we could cover the last as completing the cycle? - Dumelow (talk) 17:20, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

Remember, we had the first one, but without speaking of the cycle. The last one is in no way more interesting than this one, and he began the second cycle right afterwards. - Looking at what seems interesting enough - like a plain crash - I still think a piece of music that lasted for 300 years and has kept researchers and performers busy might be a welcome change of topic. SWR --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:32, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue 206, June 2023

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Rotate "bs"

I giggle every time I see that edit summary. BorgQueen (talk) 14:19, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

Yes, I really should bother with capitals in edit summaries! - Dumelow (talk) 14:22, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Jurate Kazickas

On 16 June 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jurate Kazickas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that war correspondent Jurate Kazickas financed her plane ticket to Vietnam in 1967 with a US$500 win on the game show Password? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jurate Kazickas. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jurate Kazickas), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Women in Red July 2023

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DYK for Anne Mills Archbold

On 3 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anne Mills Archbold, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two lion cubs that Anne Mills Archbold (pictured) brought to America as pets on the Lusitania became exhibits at the Bronx Zoo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anne Mills Archbold. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Anne Mills Archbold), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Women in Red 8th Anniversary

	Women in Red 8th Anniversary
	In July 2015 around 15.5% of the English Wikipedia's biographies were about women. As of July 2023, 19.61% of the English Wikipedia's biographies are about women. That's a lot of biographies created in the effort to close the gender gap. Happy 8th Anniversary! Join us for some virtual cake and add comments or memories and please keep on editing to close the gap!

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July thanks

July songs

my story today

On today's Main page, you can find a cantata that Bach first performed 300 years ago (thanks to you!), and an iconic saxophonist from East Germany. Also: a bit about the history of QAI on my talk. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:50, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

ps: I doubt that "directed" was the best way to describe what Bach did when performing: most likely directing while playing first violin. But I'm no expert of English. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:00, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi Gerda, glad we were able to feature this great article. I posted it as "led", it was later changed - Dumelow (talk) 06:43, 22 July 2023 (UTC)

Understand. - While today's DYK highlights Santiago on his day, I did my modest share with my story today, describing what I just experienced, pictured. I began the article of the woman in green. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:34, 25 July 2023 (UTC)

Women in Red August 2023

Women in Red August 2023, Vol 9, Iss 8, Nos 251, 252, 277, 278, 279, 280 Online events: New: Alphabet run C & D | Indigenous women | Film and stage | Geofocus: Arab League Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Wikimania 2023 will be held in Singapore, 16–19 August, and will be facilitated by the affiliates in the ESEAP (East/South East/Asia/Pacific) region. Tip of the month: Read the essay Determining Native American and Indigenous Canadian identities to understand the criteria for status as Native American or Indigenous Canadian. Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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The Bugle: Issue 208, August 2023

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OTD

August songs

my story today

Thank you for looking over the OTD section, - today's - with the triumph of music over military - is uplifting! Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:15, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

Vaticidalprophet deserves all the credit for selecting that one; a truly fascinating article. I really enjoyed the whole day's OTD, a real mix of topics and regions covered, thanks VP - Dumelow (talk) 11:43, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

Thanked as well ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:11, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

Today's story is about a tenor, - why his roles are not linked on the Main page remains a mystery to me. Today is also the birthday of the Bayreuth Festival, on OTD! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:42, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

Today is Debussy's birthday. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:56, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

This too shall pass. - Ten years ago on 28 August, I heard a symphony, with a heavy heart because of the pending decision in WP:ARBINFOBOX, and not worried about my future here but Andy's. - It passed, and I could write the DYK about calling to dance, not battle, and Andy could write the DYK mentioning about peace and reconciliation, - look. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:24, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi Gerda Arendt, sorry I haven't been on here for a few weeks, busy with other stuff. I don't think I will have time to participate regularly at OTD much any more but hoping to dip my toe back into article creation - Dumelow (talk) 07:06, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Marescaux

Hi, I'm thinking about putting Gerald Marescaux up for GA. I wondered if you had any thoughts about the article beforehand? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:28, 10 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, I had another look around for a free image but came up short, you could add a small fair use image if you liked. I guess he resided in Kilkenny, where his wife was from as he is commemorated on the war memorial there. The National Archives has three records of interest. You can download these free if you have an account, or else I can drop them over to you by email - Dumelow (talk) 20:37, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

• ADM-196-88-24 - almost an annual report of sorts with comments on his conduct in each post since making Lieutenant
• ADM-196-39-145 harder to read but another career history with entries for each vessel over his entire career
• ADM-196-20-182, a somewhat neater copy of his career, briefer in detail with dates of appointment to each ship. Notes his birthplace as St Mary's Hospital in Paddington

I was looking for some colour to add to his early career and found a newspaper article (Oxfordshire Weekly News 4 December 1889 page 6: "A Crumbling Island") detailing a survey he made whilst on Egeria. In October 1889 the ship visited Falcon Island in Tonga. This had been created by a volcanic eruption in 1885. Mrescaux led a landing party to survey the island. They found the ground formed of cinders almost too hot to walk on. They erected a flag pole some 250ft above sea level and 20 yards inland from a cliff. Soon after returning to the ship the land started falling away into the water and in three days their flagpole had succumbed. The party collected samples of the volcanic deposits which were sent to the Hydrographer of the Navy.

He returned from the Alecto aboard the RMS Batanga, reaching Liverpool on 7 September 1896,("Naval Intelligence" page 3 London Evening Standard 8 September 1896). "Suavitur Sed Fortiter" page 8 Bray and South Dublin Herald 5 January 1901: a submarine survey Marescaux conducted of part of the African coast was well received by teh Admiralty and resulted in an increase of pay of 6s 6d a day. Descended from William de Marisco of Lundy. "Status of the Portland Command" Globe page 3 26 August 1913: Marescaux was appointed to command Portland in the knowledge that he was the eighth most senior Captain in the navy and that the post would become a rear-admiral's command in the near future on account of its place as principal Southern assembly point for the Home Fleet. Marescaux was granted the honour of being the first admiral to fly his flag ashore at Portland - Dumelow (talk) 21:28, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Took me an age(!) to get to this, but I have finally expanded the article with the above. Thank you for the information. As unpublished primary sources I feel that I can't include the TNA reports, but they make interesting reading! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:03, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

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September 2023 at Women In Red

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Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open

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The Bugle: Issue 209, September 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Recent external reviews Op-ed: Hawkeye7 on the Oppenheimer biopic

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DYK for Maureen Flavin Sweeney

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Women in Red October 2023

Women in Red October 2023, Vol 9, Iss 10, Nos 251, 252, 284, 285, 286 Online events: New: Alphabet run G & H | Women in STEM | Geofocus: Sub-Saharan Africa Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also Women in Green's "Around the World in 31 Days" Good Article editathon Tip of the month: When creating an article, check to see if there is an entry in the sister project Wikidata. If your subject is listed, the Wikidata information can be useful Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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DYK for Merry Gang

On 2 October 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Merry Gang, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that members of the aristocratic Merry Gang during the Stuart Restoration fought watchmen and destroyed a valuable royal sundial (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Merry Gang. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Merry Gang), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Steel yourself...

Great webpage and a fascinating story [1]. No Swan So Fine (talk) 21:43, 2 October 2023 (UTC)

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2023).

Administrator changes

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• Administrators can now choose to add the user's user page to their watchlist when changing the usergroups for a user. This works both via Special:UserRights and via the API. (T272294)

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• Remedy 9 ("MarioProtIV topic ban") of the WikiProject Tropical Cyclones case has been rescinded.

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The Bugle: Issue 210, October 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Hawkeye7 on an American general and the first female astronauts, Nick-D on Roman fortifications

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Women in Red November 2023, Vol 9, Iss 11, Nos 251, 252, 287, 288, 289 Online events: New: Alphabet run I & J | Geofocus: Indian subcontinent | Women in Politics Continuing: Peace and Diplomacy (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also Wikipedia Asian Month November Contest Tip of the month: When translating articles from another language Wikipedia, don't forget to include attribution in your first edit summary. Other ways to participate: Become a member. You can always opt-out of notifications. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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The Bugle: Issue 211, November 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Hawkeye7 looks at English Civil War logistics and Peacemaker67 at Austro-Hungarian torpedo boats Op-ed: Hawkeye7 on how WP:SIZE matters

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The Signpost: 20 November 2023

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• Traffic report: If it bleeds, it leads

• Recent research: Canceling disputes as the real function of ArbCom

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Women in Red December 2023

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Chetwynd Bridge

Hey! I see you've not been around for a little while. Hope all is well and it's just a natural trough. :) I've found a claim that Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas is "the largest surviving pre-1830 cast-iron bridge in England and the second-largest in the world" but the only sources seem to be reprinting Staffs County Council's press release. None of the books I have make such a claim and none of the sources that make it elaborate on the methodology (I would guess length or number of spans) or which other bridges it references. Any idea where else I could look to verify such a claim? Thanks! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:32, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

The Signpost: 4 December 2023

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (November 2023).

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• Following a motion, the Extended Confirmed Restriction has been amended, removing the allowance for non-extended-confirmed editors to post constructive comments on the "Talk:" namespace. Now, non-extended-confirmed editors may use the "Talk:" namespace solely to make edit requests related to articles within the topic area, provided that their actions are not disruptive.
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The Bugle: Issue 212, December 2023

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; awards and honours; contest results Articles: Last month's new featured and A-class content Book review: Nick-D looks at the Russian invasion of Ukraine Op-ed: Nick-D on writing Rhodesian military articles

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Seasons Greetings!

Hello there, thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2024! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:47, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

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The Signpost: 24 December 2023

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• News and notes: The Italian Public Domain wars continue, Wikimedia RU set to dissolve, and a recap of WLM 2023

• In the media: Consider the humble fork

• Discussion report: Arabic Wikipedia blackout; Wikimedians discuss SpongeBob, copyrights, and AI

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Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas, Dumelow! Wishing you Season's Greetings and a Happy Winter Solstice! As the year comes to a close, I want to express my appreciation for your dedicated efforts on Wikipedia and extend heartfelt thanks for your assistance throughout the years. May the holiday season bring you and your loved ones abundant joy, good health, and prosperity.

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