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1 day ago · On 5 August 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England's first overseas colony under a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I. [61] Some claim [citation needed] to being the oldest city in Canada. Incorporated in 1883; inhabited continuously since sometime after 1610. [citation needed] Port Royal-Annapolis Royal: New France Canada: 1629 ...
5 hours ago · This is a list of English words inherited and derived directly from the Old English stage of the language. This list also includes neologisms formed from Old English roots and/or particles in later forms of English, and words borrowed into other languages (e.g. French, Anglo-French, etc.) then borrowed back into English (e.g. bateau, chiffon, gourmet, nordic, etc.).
1 day ago · Local elections take place for councils and mayors in England and police and crime commissioners in England and Wales. The 2024 Blackpool South by-election is also held on the same day. John Swinney is set to become the next SNP leader and first minister after Kate Forbes confirms she will not seek the party's leadership. [353] 3 May –
