User talk:Dumelow/Archive 13

DYK for Dogor

On 1 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dogor, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Dogor, an 18,000-year-old canine puppy, may represent a common ancestor of the dog and the wolf? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dogor. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dogor), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Limnological tower

On 2 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Limnological tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that limnological towers (example pictured) can be used to predict algal blooms that may have an adverse effect on drinking water quality? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Limnological tower. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Limnological tower), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Caton Oak

On 3 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Caton Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Caton Oak in Lancashire, England, was reputed to be a site of worship by druids? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Caton Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Caton Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

Welcome to the 2020 WikiCup!

Happy New Year, Happy New Decade and Happy New WikiCup! The competition began at the start of January and all article creators, expanders and improvers are welcome to take part. If you are interested in joining, you can add your name here and the judges will set up your submissions page. Creative editors like yourself seem to enjoy taking part, and many return year after year. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. The judges for the WikiCup are Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs · email), Godot13 (talk · contribs · email), Vanamonde93 (talk · contribs · email) and Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:24, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – January 2020

News and updates for administrators from the past month (December 2019).

Administrator changes

Dreamy Jazz • Newslinger • Rosguill

Deor • Spartaz • Xeno

Angusmclellan • clpo13 • Edgar181 • Matthewedwards • NCurse

CheckUser changes

Bradv • Casliber • David Fuchs • Maxim • Newyorkbrad • SoWhy • Xeno

Oversight changes

Bradv • Casliber • DGG • David Fuchs • Maxim • Newyorkbrad • SoWhy • Xeno

Someguy1221

Guideline and policy news

• A request for comment asks whether partial blocks should be enabled on the English Wikipedia. If enabled, this functionality would allow administrators to block users from editing specific pages or namespaces, rather than the entire site.
• A proposal asks whether admins who don't use their tools for a significant period of time (e.g. five years) should have the toolset procedurally removed.
• Following a successful RfC, a whitelist is now available for users whose redirects will be autopatrolled by a bot, removing them from the new pages patrol queue. Admins can add such users to Wikipedia:New pages patrol/Redirect whitelist after a discussion following the guidelines at Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Redirect whitelist.

Arbitration

• The fourth case on Palestine-Israel articles was closed. The case consolidated all previous remedies under one heading, which should make them easier to understand, apply, and enforce. In particular, the distinction between "primary articles" and "related content" has been clarified, with the former being the entire set of articles whose topic relates to the Arab-Israeli conflict, broadly interpreted rather than reasonably construed.
• Following the 2019 Arbitration Committee elections, the following editors have been appointed to the Arbitration Committee: Beeblebrox, Bradv, Casliber, David Fuchs, DGG, KrakatoaKatie, Maxim, Newyorkbrad, SoWhy, Worm That Turned, Xeno.

Miscellaneous

• This issue marks three full years of the Admin newsletter. Thanks for reading!

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DYK for Ivan Borkovský

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ivan Borkovský, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that under Nazi German pressure, Ivan Borkovský identified the Prague Castle skeleton as a Nordic burial, and under Soviet occupation as a Slavic burial? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ivan Borkovský. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ivan Borkovský), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Prague Castle skeleton

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Prague Castle skeleton, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that under Nazi German pressure, Ivan Borkovský identified the Prague Castle skeleton as a Nordic burial, and under Soviet occupation as a Slavic burial? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Prague Castle skeleton), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wallace Yew

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wallace Yew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Renfrewshire Council cloned the Wallace Yew, as the historic tree was dying from a fungal infection? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wallace Yew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wallace Yew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Treaty of Troyes (1814)

Hello! Your submission of Treaty of Troyes (1814) 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) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Storye book (talk) 19:03, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wallace Oak (Elderslie)

On 11 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wallace Oak (Elderslie), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that oak trees associated with William Wallace stood in Elderslie (pictured), Port Glasgow and Torwood in Scotland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wallace Oak (Elderslie). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wallace Oak (Elderslie)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wallace Oak (Port Glasgow)

On 11 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wallace Oak (Port Glasgow), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that oak trees associated with William Wallace stood in Elderslie (pictured), Port Glasgow and Torwood in Scotland? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wallace Oak (Port Glasgow)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wallace Oak (Torwood)

On 11 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wallace Oak (Torwood), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that oak trees associated with William Wallace stood in Elderslie (pictured), Port Glasgow and Torwood in Scotland? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wallace Oak (Torwood)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kate Griffiths

On 12 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kate Griffiths, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kate Griffiths was elected member of Parliament for Burton in the 2019 UK general election, replacing her estranged husband? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kate Griffiths. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kate Griffiths), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Temporary gentlemen

On 13 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Temporary gentlemen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after the end of the First World War, thousands of former British Army officers were forced to sleep rough in Hyde Park? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Temporary gentlemen. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Temporary gentlemen), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Parliament Oak

On 13 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Parliament Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that King John of England is said to have convened an assembly in 1212 at the Parliament Oak to order the hanging of 28 Welsh boys? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Parliament Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Parliament Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Cowthorpe Oak

On 14 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cowthorpe Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Cowthorpe Oak was mentioned in Shakespeare's As You Like It? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cowthorpe Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cowthorpe Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Armistice of Treviso

On 16 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Armistice of Treviso, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that French general Guillaume Brune (portrait shown) signed the Armistice of Treviso on 16 January 1801, despite promising Napoleon that he would not agree to a ceasefire on such terms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Armistice of Treviso. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Armistice of Treviso), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 21:11, 16 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Marjorie Bell

On 18 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marjorie Bell, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that before becoming an electrical engineer and factory inspector, Marjorie Bell shovelled coal at a gas works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marjorie Bell. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marjorie Bell), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXV, January 2020

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 Jim Mattis

The Bugle is published by the Military history WikiProject. To receive it on your talk page, please join the project or sign up here.
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) 12:56, 19 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for County Fermanagh War Memorial

On 20 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article County Fermanagh War Memorial, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 1-metre (3.3 ft) section was added to the County Fermanagh War Memorial to commemorate eleven civilians who were killed in a 1987 IRA bombing at the site? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/County Fermanagh War Memorial. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, County Fermanagh War Memorial), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 20 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for George Nathanael Anderson

On 20 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Nathanael Anderson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that George Nathanael Anderson translated the New Testament into the Iramba language? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Nathanael Anderson. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, George Nathanael Anderson), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 20 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for your patience.

I'm new around here and I'm not always in tune with how things work. Thanks for your patience in the DYK review process. - Amatheur (talk) 18:53, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

No worries. Good work on that article, hopefully one of many to come! - Dumelow (talk) 19:04, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Medal inflation

On 22 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Medal inflation, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was * ... that medal inflation is the devaluation of military awards if too many are issued? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Medal inflation. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Medal inflation), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 02:04, 22 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Winshill Water Tower

On 22 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Winshill Water Tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Winshill Water Tower (pictured) was guarded by Boy Scouts during the First World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Winshill Water Tower. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Winshill Water Tower), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 22 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Whittington Tump

On 23 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Whittington Tump, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Whittington Tump in Worcestershire was the site of a motte castle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Whittington Tump. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Whittington Tump), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 23 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Robin Hood's Larder

On 25 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robin Hood's Larder, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Robin Hood's Larder is also known as the Butcher's Oak, the Slaughter Tree, and the Shambles Oak? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robin Hood's Larder. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Robin Hood's Larder), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 12:02, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 January 2020

• From the editor: Reaching six million articles is great, but we need a moratorium

• News and notes: Six million articles on the English language Wikipedia

• Special report: The limits of volunteerism and the gatekeepers of Team Encarta

• In the media: Turkey's back up, but what's happening with Dot-org and a new visual identity?

• Arbitration report: Three cases at ArbCom

• Traffic report: The most viewed articles of 2019

• Gallery: Wiki Loves Monuments 2019, we're all winners

• News from the WMF: Capacity Building: Top 5 Themes from Community Conversations

• Community view: Our most important new article since November 1, 2015

• In focus: Cryptos and bitcoins and blockchains, oh no!

• Recent research: How useful is Wikipedia for novice programmers trying to learn computing concepts?

• From the archives: A decade of The Signpost, 2005-2015

• On the bright side: What's making you happy this month?

• WikiProject report: WikiProject Japan: a wikiProject Report

• Humour: Predicting the 6,000,000th article

• Obituary: Remembering Wikipedia contributor Brian Boulton

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DYK for Odette Rousseau

On 28 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Odette Rousseau, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Odette Rousseau almost drowned after landing in a river during a 1955 world-record skydive? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Odette Rousseau. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Odette Rousseau), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

February with Women in Red

February 2020, Volume 6, Issue 2, Numbers 150, 151, 152, 154, 155 Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Women in Red. Online events: New: Explorers / Black Women / Horror / Continuing initiatives: #1day1woman / Sports! Editor feedback: Schedule planning at the Virtual Ideas Cafe Join the conversations on our talkpage Social media: Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter Stay in touch: Join WikiProject Women in Red / Opt-out of notifications

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DYK for Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama

On 29 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that martial law was declared in Russell County, Alabama, after the assassination of state attorney general candidate Albert Patterson in 1954? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Alphons Timmerman

On 29 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alphons Timmerman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that German spy Alphons Timmerman was captured while carrying ingredients for invisible ink? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alphons Timmerman. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Alphons Timmerman), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Church of St Cuthbert, Bellingham

On 30 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Church of St Cuthbert, Bellingham, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that three cannonballs were discovered in the roof of the Church of St Cuthbert, Bellingham, during renovation works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Church of St Cuthbert, Bellingham. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Church of St Cuthbert, Bellingham), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wellington clock tower

On 31 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wellington clock tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Wellington clock tower has no clock? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wellington clock tower. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wellington clock tower), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – February 2020

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2020).

Administrator changes

Ergo Sum • Nick Moyes • QEDK • Wugapodes

Dennis Brown

Aude • BrownHairedGirl • CALR • Jengod • John Reaves • J.smith • Kim Dent-Brown • K1Bond007 • MECU • Refdoc • RHaworth

CheckUser changes

Opabinia regalis • Premeditated Chaos

Interface administrator changes

Ragesoss

Guideline and policy news

• Following a request for comment, partial blocks are now enabled on the English Wikipedia. This functionality allows administrators to block users from editing specific pages or namespaces rather than the entire site. A draft policy is being workshopped at Wikipedia:Partial blocks.
• The request for comment seeking the community's sentiment for a binding desysop procedure closed with wide-spread support for an alternative desysoping procedure based on community input. No proposed process received consensus.

Technical news

• Twinkle now supports partial blocking. There is a small checkbox that toggles the "partial" status for both blocks and templating. There is currently one template: {{uw-pblock}}.
• When trying to move a page, if the target title already exists then a warning message is shown. The warning message will now include a link to the target title. [1]

Arbitration

• Following a recent arbitration case, the Arbitration Committee reminded administrators that checkuser and oversight blocks must not be reversed or modified without prior consultation with the checkuser or oversighter who placed the block, the respective functionary team, or the Arbitration Committee.

Miscellaneous

• Voting in the 2020 Steward elections will begin on 08 February 2020, 14:00 (UTC) and end on 28 February 2020, 13:59 (UTC). The confirmation process of current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automatically check your eligibility to vote.
• The English Wikipedia has reached six million articles. Thank you everyone for your contributions!

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:05, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Syd's coffee stall

On 2 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Syd's coffee stall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Royal Air Force serviceman was recalled from a Second World War secret mission to help run Syd's coffee stall (pictured) in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Syd's coffee stall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Syd's coffee stall), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Shelton Oak

On 3 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shelton Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hollow Shelton Oak (pictured) near Shrewsbury was so big that a party of eight could dance a quadrille inside it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shelton Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Shelton Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

The Great Britain/Ireland Destubathon

Hi. The Wikipedia:The Great Britain/Ireland Destubathon is planned for March 2020, a contest/editathon to eliminate as many stubs as possible from all 134 counties. Amazon vouchers/book prizes are planned for most articles destubbed from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and Northern Ireland and whoever destubs articles from the most counties out of the 134. Sign up on page if interested in participating, hope this will prove to be good fun and productive, we have over 44,000 stubs!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:33, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Vernon Andy Anderson

On 6 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Vernon Andy Anderson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American missionary Vernon Andy Anderson noted that those accused of witchcraft in the Belgian Congo were likely to be women over 55 and subject to murder by vigilantes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vernon Andy Anderson. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Vernon Andy Anderson), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Austins (Newton Abbot)

On 7 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Austins (Newton Abbot), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Austins Quarter of Newton Abbot in Devon, England, is named after a department store? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Austins (Newton Abbot). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Austins (Newton Abbot)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 7 February 2020 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Adrian Long 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 3 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) 18:36, 7 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Leicester balloon riot

On 8 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leicester balloon riot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rioters in Leicester, England, destroyed a hydrogen balloon in 1864? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leicester balloon riot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Leicester balloon riot), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for John Papworth (plasterer)

On 9 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Papworth (plasterer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Papworth created the plasterwork on the ceiling of the Greenwich Hospital chapel (pictured) in London when it was rebuilt in the 1780s after a fire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Papworth (plasterer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Papworth (plasterer)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

Anderson picture

I noticed here that there is a picture of William Harrison Anderson. Perhaps you can do something with it. --Doug Coldwell (talk) 19:44, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Doug Coldwell. I don't I can prove its PD but I've uploaded a fair use version for the article - Dumelow (talk) 08:03, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

It looks good in the article.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 12:14, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Tedder certificate

On 10 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tedder certificate, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Tedder certificate was awarded by the British government to foreign citizens who assisted Allied prisoners of war to escape German captivity during the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tedder certificate. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tedder certificate), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:05, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Marie-Louise (conscript)

On 11 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marie-Louise (conscript), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that by the end of the Napoleonic Wars, France was conscripting men shorter than five feet (1.5 m) tall? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marie-Louise (conscript). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marie-Louise (conscript)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 11 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Queen's Oak

On 13 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Queen's Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Edward IV of England is traditionally said to have first met his wife, Elizabeth Woodville, under the Queen's Oak in Northamptonshire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen's Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Queen's Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for St Leonard's Tower, Newton Abbot

On 14 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St Leonard's Tower, Newton Abbot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that William III's first proclamation in England was made near the site of St Leonard's Tower (pictured) in Newton Abbot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St Leonard's Tower, Newton Abbot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, St Leonard's Tower, Newton Abbot), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Duty to escape

On 14 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Duty to escape, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American military personnel taken prisoner of war have a duty to escape? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Duty to escape. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Duty to escape), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Diego (tortoise)

On 14 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Diego (tortoise), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Diego (pictured) "had so much sex he saved his species"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diego (tortoise). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Diego (tortoise)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

My compliments, that is a wonderfully written article! Thousands of people will be looking at that shriveled profile with a look of surprised respect... --GRuban (talk) 12:46, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Swanage Town Hall

On 15 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swanage Town Hall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to a 1930s critic, "If ever a book comes to be written on How to Murder Architecture, the Swanage Town Hall (pictured) should find a place therein"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swanage Town Hall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Swanage Town Hall), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 12:01, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Thankyou for your contributions here! The Wikipedia:The 10,000 Challenge would love to see your work! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:30, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

Hi Dr. Blofeld, thanks for the barnstar and messages. Sorry for delay in replying I've been pretty busy offline recently. I keep meaning to put articles on the Wikipedia:The 10,000 Challenge; should I add every British article I've improved/added since 2016 or just anything I work on going forwards? Don't mind doing either. I've signed up to the Wikipedia:The Great Britain and Ireland Destubathon as well, it coincides with Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/March Madness 2020 so I may see if there's any interest from the Milhist chaps to reduce Category:Stub-Class British military history articles - Dumelow (talk) 13:45, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

Hi, entirely up to you, whatever you want to contribute. The most important thing is that it's enjoyable, seeing a diversity of decent quality articles coming in is always exciting to see. The work you do is exactly what I love to see on there!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:11, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for William Harrison Anderson

On 16 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Harrison Anderson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American missionary William Harrison Anderson staked a land claim in Rhodesia for the Rusangu Mission by carving a message on a tree trunk? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Harrison Anderson. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, William Harrison Anderson), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 16 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Ephraim Bacon

Hello! Your submission of Ephraim Bacon 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) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 01:10, 16 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Albert William Bailey

On 16 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Albert William Bailey, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Albert William Bailey translated the Gospel of John into the Mbunda language in 1916? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Albert William Bailey. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Albert William Bailey), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 16 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Samuel Bacon

On 18 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Samuel Bacon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Samuel Bacon, government agent on the first American Colonization Society expedition, died of "actual exhaustion" soon after arriving in Africa? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Samuel Bacon. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Samuel Bacon), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:03, 18 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Ephraim Bacon

On 21 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ephraim Bacon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ephraim Bacon, a leader of the American Colonization Society expedition that founded Liberia, fled to Barbados after coming down with a fever? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ephraim Bacon. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ephraim Bacon), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 21 February 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: IssueICLXVI, February 2020

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DYK for Treaty of Troyes (1814)

On 22 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Treaty of Troyes (1814), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on this day in 1814, a tsar, a king, and a prince met at Troyes to discuss their war against Napoleon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Treaty of Troyes (1814). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Treaty of Troyes (1814)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 22 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Action at Sihayo's Kraal

Hello! Your submission of Action at Sihayo's Kraal 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) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 11:48, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Huer's Hut

On 25 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Huer's Hut, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a lookout known as a huer would be posted to the Huer's Hut (pictured) in Newquay, Cornwall, to watch for the arrival of pilchards? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Huer's Hut. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Huer's Hut), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for John Thomas Baldwin

On 28 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Thomas Baldwin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Thomas Baldwin, a botanist at the College of William & Mary, fined a group of students $100 after they cut down one of his specimens for use as a Christmas tree? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Thomas Baldwin. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Thomas Baldwin), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Wug·a·po·des​ 01:31, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

March Madness 2020

G'day all, March Madness 2020 is about to get underway, and there is bling aplenty for those who want to get stuck into the backlog by way of tagging, assessing, updating, adding or improving resources and creating articles. If you haven't already signed up to participate, why not? The more the merrier! Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 08:19, 29 February 2020 (UTC) for the coord team

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2020).

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DYK for Action at Sihayo's Kraal

On 4 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Action at Sihayo's Kraal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Zulu taunted the British during the action at Sihayo's Kraal, asking: "Why don't you come on up?" The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Action at Sihayo's Kraal. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Action at Sihayo's Kraal), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 4 March 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Adrian Long

On 5 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Adrian Long, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Adrian Long's FlexiArch precast-concrete bridge arch can be installed in a single day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adrian Long. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Adrian Long), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 5 March 2020 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Harpur Hill Quarry

Hi Dumelow: just a minor issue to resolve here. Cheers, Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 13:43, 12 March 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXVII, March 2020

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DYK for Institution of Municipal Engineers

On 25 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Institution of Municipal Engineers, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the winged wheel on the coat of arms of the Institution of Municipal Engineers represented traffic and machinery? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Institution of Municipal Engineers. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Institution of Municipal Engineers), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 25 March 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Winged wheel

On 25 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Winged wheel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the winged wheel on the coat of arms of the Institution of Municipal Engineers represented traffic and machinery? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Winged wheel), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 25 March 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Harpur Hill Quarry

On 26 March 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harpur Hill Quarry, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that High Peak Borough Council dyed a lake black at Harpur Hill Quarry in Derbyshire, England, to deter swimmers from entering the caustic waters? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harpur Hill Quarry. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Harpur Hill Quarry), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 26 March 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Volkswagen currywurst

On 1 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Volkswagen currywurst, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Volkswagen part number 199 398 500 A is typically lubricated with ketchup? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Volkswagen currywurst. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Volkswagen currywurst), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—BlueMoonset (talk) 02:14, 1 April 2020 (UTC) on behalf of Gatoclass (talk)

DYK for Colin Clinton

On 1 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Colin Clinton, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that former President Clinton said his day would be ruined if he didn't get a bacon butty (pictured) and a cup of tea? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Colin Clinton. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Colin Clinton), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—BlueMoonset (talk) 02:33, 1 April 2020 (UTC) on behalf of Gatoclass (talk)

Administrators' newsletter – April 2020

News and updates for administrators from the past month (March 2020).

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• Following the banning of an editor by the WMF last year, the Arbitration Committee resolved to hold a Arbcom RfC regarding on-wiki harassment. A draft RfC has been posted at Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Anti-harassment RfC (Draft) and not open to comments from the community yet. Interested editors can comment on the RfC itself on its talk page.

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A barnstar for you!

		The WikiProject Barnstar
		For scoring an impressive 1,605 points in the WikiProject Military history 2020 edit-a-thon March Madness, I am pleased to award you this token of appreciation from the Project. Thank you, and well done. Gog the Mild (talk) 11:59, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse 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 3 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) 20:19, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXVIII, April 2020

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 the logistics behind the Crusades and the USAF's early Cold War nuclear deterrant

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The 300 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal

		The 300 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
		Long overdue! --evrik (talk) 14:33, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious

Seven years!

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Template:Did you know nominations/Jerry Givens

I've tried to satisfy the quid pro quo requirement with this review of Template:Did you know nominations/Tejuca, but I seem to have somehow messed up the template parameters? Are you able to tell me what I did wrong? Steve Smith (talk) 05:13, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Hi Steve Smith, thanks for this - your review looks good to me. When making a review you don't need to alter the template, just make the review as a comment below the nomination and add one of the tick symbols. The template is for the second stage of the review process when people move the hook int one of the main page queues. The good news is that as you have reviewed a two article hook this counts as two QPQs, so you can save one as a credit for your next nomination. I'll head over and approve Jerry Givens - Dumelow (talk) 05:51, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

Thanks very kindly. Steve Smith (talk) 06:01, 24 April 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Ansgar the Staller

On 25 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ansgar the Staller, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ansgar the Staller was severely injured at the Battle of Hastings, but was carried to London where he then led the English defence at the Burning of Southwark? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ansgar the Staller. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ansgar the Staller), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Costard (apple)

On 26 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Costard (apple), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that costermongers are named after the costard, a variety of apple that they sold? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Costard (apple). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Costard (apple)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Marriage bed of Henry VII

On 2 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marriage bed of Henry VII, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the marriage bed of Henry VII, valued at £20 million, lay dismantled for a while in a hotel car park? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marriage bed of Henry VII. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marriage bed of Henry VII), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Florence Boot

On 3 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Florence Boot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Florence Boot introduced the sale of books, stationery, and perfume at the pharmacy chain Boots? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Florence Boot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Florence Boot), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

Mind if I help out on this one?

Hello, and I hope you are staying well. It's been a while since I've collaborated with you on a draft, and I know you previously said you didn't mind, but would it be alright if I worked some on User:Dumelow/British anti-invasion preparations of 1778–79? Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 13:45, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, good to hear from you. I've not got very far with this one short of dumping a bunch of possible sources onto the page; feel free to dive in. I know there were big camps at Warley and Coxheath, but also other militia camps across the south coast; a plan to drive livestock inland to deny them to the French and also a boom installed at Plymouth harbour but possibly there were other measures. If you can't access the two journal articles let me know, someone at WP:REX kindly emailed them to me. I have a feeling that The other Armada : the Franco-Spanish attempt to invade Britain in 1779 (Manchester University Press: 1960) may have some useful info but the Google Books preview is limited and I've not found it anywhere second hand. Worldcat lists it at a few university libraries so that may be an option, if you have access? My former university's alumni membership is too expensive for the limited access they can provide.

I've read somewhere that similar preparations were made for the planned French invasion of Britain (1759) so that could be a future article. Also I'm amazed we don't have a standalone article on John Paul Jones' 1778 raid on Whitehaven, a minor but interesting event of this period - Dumelow (talk) 15:05, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

It's at Syracuse University, which I just happen to live very near and have access to! The bad news is that here in New York, we're essentially stuck in lock-down until at least 15 May and the library won't open until 1 July at the very earliest, so it might be a few months until I can get to it. The book is rare and out of print, so I'm not optimistic about finding a cheap used copy I could purchase... I'll keep you updated, and let you know as soon as I get ahold of it Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 21:15, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

Also, if you want to take a look at the search results here (or anything from library.syr.edu), I have access to any of the sources marked 'online'. It seems there was a lot of stuff about Britons confident Coxheath Camp would save them from anything that might come their way Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 22:50, 3 May 2020 (UTC)

Yes, our libraries are pretty much all shut over here too, though I think some request services are still running, particularly at the universities. I can get it scanned and emailed by the British Library but it is somewhat expensive. I don't think it's essential but night contain some useful snippets. One to put on a back burner for now, I think. From your university catalogue "An HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION of the CAMP on COXHEATH" sounds promising and "AN ACCOUNT OF THEIR MAJESTIES JOURNEY TO, AND REVIEW OF, COXHEATH CAMP" might contain some interesting tidbits. "Warley camp, Essex, 1778" and "A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF WARLEY-CAMP" might also be worth a look - Dumelow (talk) 05:51, 4 May 2020 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, I've just realised I got my references mixed up. i thought I was reading Herbert but it was actually Conway. I see you've started on that article too, so I will leave the rest of Conway to you and start on the other sources.

I've emailed you all of them except for 'Warley camp, Essex, 1778" because there are five articles by that name in the syracuse catalog. Let me know which ones you want. Sorry about the source duplication. Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 12:25, 4 May 2020 (UTC)

No worries Eddie. It was my fault, I saw you were working from Conway and was going to steer clear of it but somehow opened the wrong file! Please do carry on and finish your good work on that one. Thanks for sending those articles, I'll have a look through over the next few days. Maybe take a look at those five and see if there's anything interesting in them, if not don't worry. There's plenty to be getting on with! - Dumelow (talk) 12:41, 4 May 2020 (UTC)

Conway talks a lot about how he thinks the camps helped forge a sense of national identity but could also have promoted regional differences. Mind taking a look at pp. 558-560 and letting me know what you think about how to best incorporate this? Seems a lot like speculation and ramblings by him. Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 16:48, 5 May 2020 (UTC)

I've emailed you Sheridan and the Theatre of Patriotism: Staging Dissent during the War for America from Project MUSE, and there was nothing interesting from the five articles, just people complaining about camps and being excited... I've linked to a map of Warley we might want to upload-- There sure is a lot of artwork from this! Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 21:12, 5 May 2020 (UTC)

Hi Eddie. I've incorporated some bits from Sheridan... but not had a chance to go through in detail yet, though I think there will be some useful bits for the cultural section. I agree with you that Conway pp 558-560 doesn't have much of use - Dumelow (talk) 15:09, 6 May 2020 (UTC)

Dumelow, I have access to an article titled 'Jamaica Prepares for Invasion, 1779'... Do you want to expand the draft to cover that? Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 14:59, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

Hmm, I think we may be best keeping it focused on the British Isles. I'd be interested in reading that journal article, though. It could be the basis for another article, if we can find other sources - Dumelow (talk) 15:47, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

Sorry I've been so quiet over here-- haven't had much to add, I'm afraid. Syracuse should be opening any day now, and as soon as it does, I'll make my way over and try to get that book... Best, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 18:34, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse

On 6 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the New South Wales Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse seemed to have been absent when Governor William Bligh was arrested during the Rum Rebellion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Governor's Body Guard of Light Horse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Western Front demarcation stones

On 9 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Western Front demarcation stones, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a line of stone monuments (example pictured) marks the limit of the German advance on the Western Front in 1918? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Western Front demarcation stones. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Western Front demarcation stones), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Peter Hammersley

On 12 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Peter Hammersley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "Spam" played a key part in the design of the urinals on the Royal Navy's Swiftsure-class submarines? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Peter Hammersley. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Peter Hammersley), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Iranian support vessel Konarak

On 12 May 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Iranian support vessel Konarak, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 12:37, 12 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Revels (Inns of Court)

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DYK nomination of Tutbury bull run

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Rogationtide

According to "Thought for the day" on Radio 4 this morning, tomorrow is Rogation Sunday. It strikes me that your DYK for Gospel Oak, Polstead would be particularly appropriate for that day, whereas it is currently destined to be in the second set on the main page on Monday. It could be rescheduled, what do you think? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:16, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

Hi Cwmhiraeth. Sure thing, no objections from me - Dumelow (talk) 12:33, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Gospel Oak, Polstead

On 17 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gospel Oak, Polstead, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an annual church service is said to have been held at the Gospel Oak in Polstead, Suffolk, for more than 1,000 years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gospel Oak, Polstead. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Gospel Oak, Polstead), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Mampuru II

On 18 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mampuru II, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the prison in Pretoria where Pedi king Mampuru II was executed was renamed in his honour in 2013? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mampuru II. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Mampuru II), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Common Sense, Common Safety

On 20 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Common Sense, Common Safety, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2010 Young Report cited a story about a clown being banned from wearing oversized shoes as an example of "health and safety hysteria in the media"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Common Sense, Common Safety. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Common Sense, Common Safety), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Guerillero | Parlez Moi 00:02, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Spam disinterested/uninterested.

Disinterested is a lovely word, but does not mean uninterested. Lovely article on Spam, I enjoyed reading it.

https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/disinterested-versus-uninterested

79.66.107.243 (talk) 01:41, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know 79.66.107.243, I'll try to remember that distinction. Glad you enjoyed the article - Dumelow (talk) 05:40, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Helmut Machemer

On 22 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Helmut Machemer, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Helmut Machemer joined the army of Nazi Germany in the hope of winning a bravery award to save his part-Jewish family? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helmut Machemer. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Helmut Machemer), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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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Introduction of species to Mana Island

Thank you very much for writing Introduction of species to Mana Island. Great topic. Nurg (talk) 03:51, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

Hi Nurg, thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I stumbled across the topic after reading a news article about Nigel the gannet! - Dumelow (talk) 06:16, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Droitwich Water Tower

On 24 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Droitwich Water Tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Droitwich Water Tower has been described as "one of the first things you see when you enter the town"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Droitwich Water Tower. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Droitwich Water Tower), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 24 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for VI Corps (North Korea)

On 25 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article VI Corps (North Korea), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the VI Corps of the North Korean People's Army was disbanded in the 1990s, allegedly after being involved in a coup attempt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/VI Corps (North Korea). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, VI Corps (North Korea)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Howard Bane

On 26 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Howard Bane, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that CIA officer Howard Bane proposed that the Special Operations Group storm the Chinese embassy in Ghana and kill all its occupants during the 1966 coup? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Howard Bane. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Howard Bane), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 (Talk) 00:01, 26 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Otis Barrett

On 26 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Otis Barrett, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Otis Barrett introduced Artocarpus integer, claimed to be superior to jackfruit, to Puerto Rico? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Otis Barrett. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Otis Barrett), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 26 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Route of the 2nd Armoured Division

On 27 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Route of the 2nd Armoured Division, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a series of bollards mark the route taken by the 2nd Armoured Division during the liberation of France? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Route of the 2nd Armoured Division. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Route of the 2nd Armoured Division), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 27 May 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Lassington Wood

On 27 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lassington Wood, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Lassington Wood, owned by the Guise family since the 13th century, was given to Gloucester County Borough Council in 1921? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lassington Wood. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lassington Wood), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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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On 1 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Court of Minstrels, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Court of Minstrels, led by a King of the Minstrels, regulated the trade of travelling musicians in parts of the medieval English Midlands? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Court of Minstrels. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Court of Minstrels), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Edwin Baum

On 2 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Edwin Baum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that journalist James Edwin Baum hunted big game in Africa for the Field Museum of Natural History? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Edwin Baum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, James Edwin Baum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Carl K. Becker

On 3 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Carl K. Becker, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that doctor Carl K. Becker responded to emergency calls in the Ituri Rainforest until the age of 70? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carl K. Becker. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Carl K. Becker), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:04, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Revels (Inns of Court)

On 4 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Revels (Inns of Court), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Peter the Great experienced "a riotous and revelling Christmas" in London in 1697? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Revels (Inns of Court). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Revels (Inns of Court)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by number of DYKs

Hi, I keep getting closer to you in my total, but that can't be, because I promote one of your hooks every other day! Have you stopped updating your stats? Yoninah (talk) 15:10, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi Yoninah, I only update it when I archive them from my talk page; so there'll be a batch of them coming through soon. Thanks for all your good work at DYK by the way; I know prep/queue moving and checking is an onerous task with little thanks - Dumelow (talk) 15:48, 4 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge

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DYK for 1831 reform riots

On 8 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1831 reform riots, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nottingham Castle was set on fire during the 1831 reform riots? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1831 reform riots. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1831 reform riots), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 8 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Infrastructure Client Group

On 9 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Infrastructure Client Group, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that members of the Infrastructure Client Group account for 40 per cent of all spending on infrastructure in the United Kingdom? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Infrastructure Client Group. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Infrastructure Client Group), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Introduction of species to Mana Island

Introduction of species to Mana Island looks like sterling work. Stuartyeates (talk) 08:44, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi Stuartyeates, many thanks for your feedback - always a good morale booster! It was a fun article to write. Just a shame there hasn't been an update to the ecological plan since 2010 as that's where I drew much of the information - Dumelow (talk) 08:47, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Millennium yews

On 11 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Millennium yews, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Church of England expected to distribute a few hundred millennium yews, but ended up sending out 8,000? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Millennium yews. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Millennium yews), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Tutbury bull run

On 12 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tutbury bull run, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in medieval Tutbury, Staffordshire, minstrels chased a bull that, if caught, could be eaten or exchanged for forty pennies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tutbury bull run. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tutbury bull run), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

It is a curious fact that when you, Dumelow, write new articles like this one, they appear on the "New page feed" requiring patrolling. This is also the case in Blackcurrant production in the United States currently. They should not appear on this list because as an administrator you should have the autopatrolled permission. You are not unique in this because I have noticed at least one other administrator's name appearing on the feed. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:42, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi Cwmhiraeth, how strange. I am not very familiar with WP:NPP, is it perhaps because I create them in user space first then move them to main space? Probably worth raising this at WP:Autopatrolled - Dumelow (talk) 07:43, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

I have made a comment on the autopatrolled talk page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:48, 13 June 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXX, June 2020

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DYK nomination of Nathalie Evans

Hiya i made some initial comments about Template:Did you know nominations/Nathalie Evans, if you'd like to take a look Mujinga (talk) 09:41, 16 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi I replied to your comments Mujinga (talk) 10:23, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

Great someone else finally got around to reviewing this! Sorry it bogged down by me suggesting an ALT Mujinga (talk) 10:14, 12 July 2020 (UTC)

Hi Mujinga, no worries it'll get there in the end! - Dumelow (talk) 11:25, 12 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Blackcurrant production in the United States

On 16 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blackcurrant production in the United States, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that purple Skittles (assortment pictured) are grape-flavored in the United States because of a long-standing ban on blackcurrant production? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blackcurrant production in the United States. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blackcurrant production in the United States), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 16 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Introduction of species to Mana Island

On 17 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Introduction of species to Mana Island, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nigel, nicknamed "the world's loneliest gannet" (species pictured), attempted to mate with a concrete decoy bird on Mana Island, New Zealand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Introduction of species to Mana Island. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Introduction of species to Mana Island), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Charles Pinney

On 17 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Pinney, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bristol mayor Charles Pinney was tried before the King's Bench for his actions during the 1831 riots in the city (depicted)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Pinney. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Pinney), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1831 Bristol riots

On 17 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1831 Bristol riots, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bristol mayor Charles Pinney was tried before the King's Bench for his actions during the 1831 riots in the city (depicted)? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1831 Bristol riots), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for A Question of Europe

On 18 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article A Question of Europe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that future government minister Alistair Burt attended the A Question of Europe debate wearing a beret, a striped shirt, and a string of onions? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/A Question of Europe. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, A Question of Europe), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Stuart Bergsma

Hi, I came by to promote your DYK nomination and ended up filling in blanks in the article with information from records at FamilySearch. I think you should follow up on the information provided to find more RS for this article. The Find a Grave site includes his wife's and son's names, which could also be researched further. Best, Yoninah (talk) 23:10, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

I added his wife's obituary. Yoninah (talk) 23:19, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi Yoninah, thanks for your improvements to the article which have included fixing dates other sources got wrong. I have exhausted all of the reliable sources I could find for this article and don't have much of an interest in genealogy or a FamilySearch account; however, I am glad that others do. My aim is to get articles into a good, but not necessary complete state, before releasing them into the mainspace. I find DYK is a good way of attracting attention to an article and that while it is on the main page others often improve them. All the best - Dumelow (talk) 05:50, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet

On 19 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet, preserved the keep of Dover Castle from possible loss to fire by giving it to the Office of Works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove

On 21 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove, is unusual in having the public entrance on its north side, the southern entrance being reserved for the Mosley family? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

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St Mary's Church, Rolleston on Dove

Hi, congratulations on getting this on DYK! Just wanted to check something about the phrase "the churchyard is grade I listed"; should this be "the church is grade I listed"? I couldn't find a grade I listing for items in the churchyard, but the church building is grade I listed. Blythwood (talk) 09:08, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Blythwood, you're right I made a mistake there. I've since fixed this - Dumelow (talk) 09:09, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

Dumelow, thanks for the quick response. Incidentally, I've found what I think is the SAM listing for the cross. My one reason for not putting it in the article is they don't mention it being moved, although they do mention a c19 base. Blythwood (talk) 09:13, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

I've done some digging and found it was actually removed from Tatenhill by the 2nd Baronet in 1798 and stood in the grounds of Rolleston Hall until the 4th Baronet installed it at the church in 1897. Just looking for a more reliable source - Dumelow (talk) 09:25, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

I've added a bit to the article. I think it's worth adding the SAM listing also, if you have the time - Dumelow (talk) 09:31, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

Dumelow, yeah, I didn't really think it wasn't true-it's a complicated detail to get wrong-but it was weird not seeing it mentioned. Blythwood (talk) 09:56, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for George Brian Sinclair

On 21 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Brian Sinclair, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that George Brian Sinclair worked on British thermonuclear weapons tests, the Channel Tunnel, and a Korean sewer system? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Brian Sinclair. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, George Brian Sinclair), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 21 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Harry Bigelow

On 22 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harry Bigelow, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American law professor Harry Bigelow sat on President Harry S. Truman's National Loyalty Review Board during the Second Red Scare? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harry Bigelow. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Harry Bigelow), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 22 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 1989–90 British ambulance strike

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DYK for Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge

On 24 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge was built to carry sheep? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Bodie Creek Suspension Bridge), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Wug·a·po·des​ 23:33, 20 June 2020 (UTC) 00:02, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1920 blind march

On 25 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1920 blind march, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1920 blind march led the British government to pass the Blind Persons Act, the first disability-specific legislation anywhere in the world? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1920 blind march. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1920 blind march), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Blind Persons Act 1920

On 25 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blind Persons Act 1920, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1920 blind march led the British government to pass the Blind Persons Act, the first disability-specific legislation anywhere in the world? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blind Persons Act 1920), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sir David Lindsay, 4th Baronet

On 28 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sir David Lindsay, 4th Baronet, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Lieutenant-General Sir David Lindsay feared being made a scapegoat for the poor state of defences at Plymouth during the Armada of 1779? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sir David Lindsay, 4th Baronet), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 28 June 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Hatfield House

On 29 June 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Hatfield House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Elizabeth I is said to have been told of her accession whilst sitting beneath Queen Elizabeth's Oak at Hatfield Palace? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Hatfield House. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Hatfield House), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:01, 29 June 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Newland Oak

On 1 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Newland Oak, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Newland Oak in Gloucestershire took "200 years to grow, 200 years to exist, and 200 to die"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Newland Oak. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Newland Oak), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Asa Binns

On 2 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Asa Binns, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Asa Binns was elected president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, but died before he could take office? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Asa Binns. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Asa Binns), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 2 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Greenwich Park

On 3 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Greenwich Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hollow trunk of Queen Elizabeth's Oak was used as a prison? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Greenwich Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Greenwich Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Burton Benedict

On 5 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Burton Benedict, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after meeting Pueblo Indians during his World War II service, Burton Benedict switched his focus at Harvard University from ornithology to anthropology? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Burton Benedict. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Burton Benedict), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

Help to keep an article

Hi Dumelow: I'm an editor, mainly at Wikipedia in Spanish. I have written this article Camilo Prieto Valderrama about a Colombian environmentalist with publications and awards, as well as being an outstanding activist. I wish you could support me in keeping the article. Thank you very much.--3erres (talk) 18:14, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for No Surrender (to the IRA)

On 8 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article No Surrender (to the IRA), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Football Association has asked England fans to stop singing "No Surrender to the IRA"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/No Surrender (to the IRA). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, No Surrender (to the IRA)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for deleting the picture. I didn't know the picture was taken in denmark! --ILoveCocomelon (talk) 11:05, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Roger Poole

On 11 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Roger Poole, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that trade union official Roger Poole spent his honeymoon travelling the Americas in a double-decker bus promoting British products, until the bus sank in a river in Peru? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Roger Poole. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Roger Poole), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 11 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1942 Betteshanger miners' strike

On 12 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1942 Betteshanger miners' strike, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that negotiations to end the 1942 Betteshanger miners' strike took place at Maidstone Prison, as three of the union officials had been imprisoned there? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1942 Betteshanger miners' strike. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1942 Betteshanger miners' strike), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 12 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1989–90 British ambulance strike

On 13 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1989–90 British ambulance strike, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that army ambulances were deployed during the 1989–90 British ambulance strike? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1989–90 British ambulance strike. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1989–90 British ambulance strike), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXXI, July 2020

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 Hadrian's Wall and Hawkeye7 on the British military Op-ed: Nick-D on diversity and military history

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DYK for Potato production in Algeria

On 13 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Potato production in Algeria, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in Algeria potatoes are grown in sand in the Sahara desert? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Potato production in Algeria. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Potato production in Algeria), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 13 July 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Seventh German Inner Africa Research Expedition

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DYK for Rhinocéros (Jacquemart)

On 14 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhinocéros (Jacquemart), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a life-size cast-iron rhinoceros sculpture was created for the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhinocéros (Jacquemart). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhinocéros (Jacquemart)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 14 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for People of Western Europe speech

On 20 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article People of Western Europe speech, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 47 million copies of Dwight D. Eisenhower's People of Western Europe speech were printed for distribution during World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/People of Western Europe speech. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, People of Western Europe speech), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 20 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for June 6, 1944, order of the day

On 21 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article June 6, 1944, order of the day, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in his reading of the June 6, 1944, order of the day (recording featured), Dwight D. Eisenhower reportedly sounded like Clark Gable? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, June 6, 1944, order of the day), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:02, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Nathalie Evans

On 21 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nathalie Evans, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nathalie Evans lived in a flat with a chimpanzee that was trained to eat at the dinner table and use the flush toilet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nathalie Evans. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nathalie Evans), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:03, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Monks Bridge, River Dove

On 23 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Monks Bridge, River Dove, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1548, the parish of Egginton sold two church bells to fund repairs to the Monks Bridge? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Monks Bridge, River Dove. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Monks Bridge, River Dove), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kronstadt–Toulon naval visits

On 23 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kronstadt–Toulon naval visits, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the French naval visit to Kronstadt, which started on 23 July 1891, Emperor Alexander III of Russia stood to attention for the singing of La Marseillaise (scene depicted), despite his disapproval of France? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kronstadt–Toulon naval visits), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Seventh German Inner Africa Research Expedition

The article Seventh German Inner Africa Research Expedition you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Seventh German Inner Africa Research Expedition for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 13:02, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Eddie891 for a very efficient and thorough review - Dumelow (talk) 13:03, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Harold Clyde Bingham

On 25 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harold Clyde Bingham, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Harold Clyde Bingham trailed a troop of gorillas for 100 hours in 1929? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harold Clyde Bingham. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Harold Clyde Bingham), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 25 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Anna Bliss

On 25 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anna Bliss, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Christian revival at Anna Bliss's school in Peru, Massachusetts, led to her being selected to establish a new school in South Africa? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anna Bliss. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Anna Bliss), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 25 July 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for 1943 Rolls-Royce strike

On 27 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1943 Rolls-Royce strike, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1943 Rolls-Royce strike at the Merlin engine plant in Hillington, Scotland, was the only major strike for equal pay in the United Kingdom during the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1943 Rolls-Royce strike. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1943 Rolls-Royce strike), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

This is a good little article. Thanks for developing it. Nick-D (talk) 09:59, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Nick-D, glad you enjoyed it; I found it an interesting one to write. I'm ploughing a bit of a wartime strike furrow at the moment: the 1942 Betteshanger miners' strike was another recent one and I've just started looking at the 1941 North American Aviation strike. Happy to take a look at others, if you know any? - Dumelow (talk) 10:44, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

When working on the Brewster SB2A Buccaneer article I was interested to see that the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation ran itself into the ground during the war due to managerial incompetence, which also involved the (poorly trained and, from memory, underpaid) staff frequently going on strike - the situation got so bad the US Navy took the company over. I suspect that there might be an article in that. The 1917 Australian general strike was a big deal, and has attracted a fair bit of attention over recent years. Nick-D (talk) 11:17, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Newell Snow Booth

On 30 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Newell Snow Booth, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the Congo Crisis, American Methodist bishop Newell Snow Booth was threatened at gunpoint by a soldier before being released by an officer who recognized him? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Newell Snow Booth. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Newell Snow Booth), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 30 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Stuart Bergsma

On 30 July 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stuart Bergsma, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Stuart Bergsma, a medical missionary in Ethiopia and India, connected speaking in tongues with emotional stress? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stuart Bergsma. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Stuart Bergsma), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 30 July 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Osage Battalion

Hello! Your submission of Osage Battalion 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Constantine ✍ 19:09, 30 July 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Thomas H. Branch

On 1 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas H. Branch, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Seventh-day Adventist Church replaced the African-American missionary Thomas H. Branch with a white man to appease the government of the British Central Africa Protectorate? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas H. Branch), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 1 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Richard Ernest Dupuy

On 2 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Richard Ernest Dupuy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Colonel Richard Ernest Dupuy's radio statement (recording featured) announcing that the Normandy landings had taken place was so short that he read it twice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard Ernest Dupuy. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Richard Ernest Dupuy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 2 August 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Sinai Park House

On 3 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sinai Park House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sinai Park House was used by monks to rest after undergoing bloodletting procedures? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sinai Park House. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sinai Park House), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 3 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Herbert Edwin Bradley

On 4 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Herbert Edwin Bradley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Herbert Edwin Bradley was criticised for taking his wife and six-year-old daughter on a gorilla-hunting expedition in 1921? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Herbert Edwin Bradley. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Herbert Edwin Bradley), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 4 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Danum shield

On 5 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Danum shield, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Danum shield, found in Doncaster, is one of fewer than ten Roman shields ever found? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Danum shield. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Danum shield), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 5 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Rolling straight-edge

On 6 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rolling straight-edge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the rolling straight-edge, one of the earliest means of measuring road surface regularity, is still used in Britain today? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rolling straight-edge. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rolling straight-edge), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 6 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Friedrich Salomon Hall

On 7 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Friedrich Salomon Hall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that German undercover agent Friedrich Salomon Hall's identity was betrayed by the corns on his feet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Friedrich Salomon Hall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Friedrich Salomon Hall), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Wug·a·po·des​ 20:33, 4 August 2020 (UTC) 00:02, 7 August 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXXII, August 2020

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: Nick-D on 1945

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DYK for MS Europic Ferry

On 9 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article MS Europic Ferry, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the roll-on/roll-off car ferry Europic Ferry offloaded equipment under aerial attack during the British landings to retake the Falkland Islands in 1982? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/MS Europic Ferry. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, MS Europic Ferry), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 9 August 2020 (UTC)

"Order of the Brilliant Star" listed at Redirects for discussion

A discussion is taking place to address the redirect Order of the Brilliant Star. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2020 August 9#Order of the Brilliant Star until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. Paul_012 (talk) 07:15, 9 August 2020 (UTC)

Page Review Check

Hi,

I recently wrote a bio page for a popular model based in Turkey and I’d like your review on it. Is it something I can get your input on so you could help make adjustments as Wikipedia tells me “Page has multiple issues” which I feel bad about for such display.

I’d really appreciate your input please, thank you Shortolani01 (talk) 08:17, 11 August 2020 (UTC)

Hi Shortolani01, I presume you are talking about Omotolani Victoria Enwereji? It is well outside my field of expertise but I'd advise you to got through and add a reliable source for each statement in the article, many of them are currently unsourced. The tag at the top is because the article is not linked from any others. Have a look around and see if there are any articles you can link to it from. I'd also check the tone of what you are writing, it needs to be encyclopaedic and not written in a flattering manner. Are you connected with the subject? If so you need to review WP:COI as you may have a conflict of interest - Dumelow (talk) 11:51, 11 August 2020 (UTC)

Thank you for this. I’d review and do as you suggested Shortolani01 (talk) 12:34, 11 August 2020 (UTC)

No worries, any other questions let me know - Dumelow (talk) 13:33, 11 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Moritz Hall

On 13 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Moritz Hall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Christian missionary Moritz Hall was ordered to cast artillery for the Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Moritz Hall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Moritz Hall), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 13 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Minchenden Oak Garden

On 14 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Minchenden Oak Garden, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 800-year-old Minchenden Oak is one of the oldest trees in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Minchenden Oak Garden. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Minchenden Oak Garden), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:02, 14 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of William Harvey Brown

Hello! Your submission of William Harvey Brown 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! The Squirrel Conspiracy (talk) 20:09, 17 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Osage Battalion

On 18 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Osage Battalion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Native American Osage Battalion (captain pictured) was one of the last Confederate units to surrender during the American Civil War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Osage Battalion. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Osage Battalion), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 18 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Berry Boswell Brooks

On 20 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Berry Boswell Brooks, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after Berry Boswell Brooks took his 14-year-old daughter hunting in Kenya in 1947, it was featured in Life magazine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Berry Boswell Brooks. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Berry Boswell Brooks), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:02, 20 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for New Zealand White Ensign

On 21 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article New Zealand White Ensign, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that until a distinct white ensign (pictured) was adopted in 1968, Royal New Zealand Navy vessels at sea might have been indistinguishable from British vessels? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/New Zealand White Ensign. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, New Zealand White Ensign), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

Flying and wearing

First, thanks for the nice article. From a vexillogical standpoint, flags are "hoisted" or "flown"—no matter by whom (see, e.g., Maritime flag). It may be that in some naval uses, ships "wear" flags, but this article seems more of a flag article than a navy article, so I thought to make it read vexillogically. --Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 14:33, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

Hi Piledhigheranddeeper, thanks for that, I am very much an amateur in terms of vexillology. Please feel free to amend the article however reads best/is most consistent - Dumelow (talk) 14:36, 21 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for William Harvey Brown

On 29 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Harvey Brown, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American naturalist William Harvey Brown, who went to Africa to collect specimens, ended up fighting in two wars there? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Harvey Brown. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, William Harvey Brown), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 29 August 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Île Sans Nom

On 31 August 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Île Sans Nom, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a mysterious island appeared in France after a 2009 cyclone? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Île Sans Nom. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Île Sans Nom), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 31 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Statue of Lenin at Finland Station

Hello! Your submission of Statue of Lenin at Finland Station 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! --evrik ^(talk) 04:26, 31 August 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Champ de Mai

On 1 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Champ de Mai, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite its name, Napoleon's Champ de Mai ceremony took place in June? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Champ de Mai. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Champ de Mai), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:03, 1 September 2020 (UTC)

Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are now open. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available here. If you are interested in running, please sign up here by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the coord team. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 02:04, 1 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Havering hoard

Hello! Your submission of Havering hoard 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 02:12, 1 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Early contractor involvement

On 1 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Early contractor involvement, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the adoption of early contractor involvement was a recommendation of the 1994 Latham Report into systemic failings in the British construction industry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Early contractor involvement. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Early contractor involvement), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 1 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Monghyr Mutiny Medal

On 2 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Monghyr Mutiny Medal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a medal depicting Minerva, sometimes identified as the East India Company's Monghyr Mutiny Medal, may in fact be a Freemasons' award? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Monghyr Mutiny Medal. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Monghyr Mutiny Medal), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 2 September 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Khochu Pereman

On 5 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Khochu Pereman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1986 Soviet song "Khochu Pereman" is frequently sung by opponents of Alexander Lukashenko during the ongoing 2020 Belarusian protests? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Khochu Pereman. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Khochu Pereman), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 5 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Division slice

On 5 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Division slice, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Soviet Army during the early Cold War had a smaller number of military personnel per division than the US Army, partly because it used civilian labourers and anti-aircraft gunners? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Division slice. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Division slice), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 5 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Secret Treaty of Vienna

On 6 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Secret Treaty of Vienna, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the 1815 Secret Treaty of Vienna, Britain and Austria sided with their former enemy France against former allies Prussia and Russia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Secret Treaty of Vienna. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Secret Treaty of Vienna), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 6 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Alienation (speech)

On 6 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alienation (speech), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "a rat race is for rats. We're not rats. We're human beings"? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Alienation (speech)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 6 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Robert Fletcher (East India Company officer)

On 7 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert Fletcher (East India Company officer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sir Robert Fletcher rose to command the East India Company's Madras Army, despite being cashiered for his involvement in the 1766 Monghyr Mutiny? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Fletcher (East India Company officer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Robert Fletcher (East India Company officer)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 7 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Monghyr Mutiny

On 7 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Monghyr Mutiny, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sir Robert Fletcher rose to command the East India Company's Madras Army, despite being cashiered for his involvement in the 1766 Monghyr Mutiny? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Monghyr Mutiny), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 7 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Havering hoard

On 8 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Havering hoard, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the first item of the Havering hoard, the largest Bronze Age hoard found in London, was discovered by a 23-year-old archaeologist only four weeks into a temporary contract? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Havering hoard. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Havering hoard), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 8 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Jane Stanley (died 1803)

On 8 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jane Stanley (died 1803), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that footpaths in Knutsford, England, built intentionally narrow by Jane Stanley to prevent 18th-century couples walking arm-in-arm, were only replaced in 2014? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jane Stanley (died 1803). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Jane Stanley (died 1803)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 8 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sheffield Star Walk

On 10 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sheffield Star Walk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that finishers of the Sheffield Star Walk were rewarded with a hot mug of Oxo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sheffield Star Walk. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sheffield Star Walk), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:04, 10 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers

On 11 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a twice-lifesize statue (pictured) on the Scarborough seafront serves as a memorial to a man who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen concentration camp? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 11 September 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue Issue CLXXIII, September 2020

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 Review Essay: Nick-D on the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society

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DYK for General Order No. 1 (Gulf War)

On 14 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article General Order No. 1 (Gulf War), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that General Order No. 1's broad definition of "sexually explicit" material led to a ban on bodybuilding magazines and underwear catalogues for U.S. personnel during the Gulf War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/General Order No. 1 (Gulf War). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, General Order No. 1 (Gulf War)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 14 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for List of British colours lost in battle

On 14 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of British colours lost in battle, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the last British colour lost in battle was in 1880? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of British colours lost in battle. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, List of British colours lost in battle), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 14 September 2020 (UTC)

Milhist coordinator election voting has commenced

G'day everyone, voting for the 2020 Wikiproject Military history coordinator tranche is now open. This is a simple approval vote; only "support" votes should be made. Project members should vote for any candidates they support by 23:59 (UTC) on 28 September 2020. Thanks from the outgoing coord team, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 05:17, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

Londonderry hooks

I hope you do well with those Londonderry hooks and you avoid the pillorying I got for daring to improve those types of articles. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 07:32, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

Thanks, I saw the furore on DYK and was reading a bit about the city's electoral history. I found we were missing some by-election articles and there were some interesting snippets that might make DYK hooks so knocked up some quick articles. I've tried to be neutral in my reporting of the facts, as always (I hope!) - Dumelow (talk) 11:18, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

So did I but you can see what they did to me over it. I would review them for you but I don't think I'm allowed to. But I do hope they go through fine. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 12:13, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Light Vessel 72

On 15 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Light Vessel 72, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Light Vessel 72 (pictured), which helped mark the route to the Normandy landing beaches, has lain in a Welsh scrapyard since 1973? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Light Vessel 72. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Light Vessel 72), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 15 September 2020 (UTC)

Congratulations! Yoninah (talk) 23:09, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Pierre David (mayor)

On 17 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pierre David (mayor), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the heart of Pierre David was found in a Belgian fountain in August 2020? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pierre David (mayor). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pierre David (mayor)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

—valereee (talk) 00:01, 17 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for United Kingdom–India bus routes

On 18 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article United Kingdom–India bus routes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1957, a bus ride from Calcutta to London cost £65? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/United Kingdom-India bus routes. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, United Kingdom–India bus routes), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 14:26, 18 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas Holden (general)

On 19 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Holden (general), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Major General Thomas Holden was twice elected to the Continental Congress, he did not seem to have taken up his seat? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Holden (general). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas Holden (general)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:13, 19 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for London garotting panics

On 20 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article London garotting panics, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the Victorian-era London garotting panics, some citizens wore studded leather collars to protect themselves from attack? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/London garotting panics. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, London garotting panics), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 20 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for MS Nordic Ferry

On 21 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article MS Nordic Ferry, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the merchant vessel MS Nordic Ferry was awarded a battle honour for service in the Falklands War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/MS Nordic Ferry. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, MS Nordic Ferry), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Nordic Ferry

Nice article. One small criticism is that the infobox would be better with events in order from first to last, rather than last to first. How is your Swedish? Fakta om Fartyg has a page on the ship which can be used to expand the article. Plenty of info there including dimensions, owners, reflaggings, charters etc. Mjroots (talk) 04:36, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Hi Mjroots, thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I've switched the names and operators in the infobox to "old to new" order. The problem I had with this one, as well as MS Europic Ferry and HMS Junella was determining what was reliable. I can usually readily source info for the military section from books but the remainder is usually not well covered except on websites such as this one, tynebuiltships.co.uk, ferry-site.dk and so on, with which I have no experience - Dumelow (talk) 06:18, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Tynebuilt is a RS. Not heard of ferry-site, will have to check it out. Mjroots (talk) 06:23, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Good stuff. I intend on (eventually) filling out the redlinks in template:Falklands War British ships so those sources will be most helpful - Dumelow (talk) 06:27, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Statue of Lenin at Finland Station

On 21 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Statue of Lenin at Finland Station, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in April 2009 a bomb blew a hole in the buttocks of the statue of Lenin at Finland Station, Saint Petersburg? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Statue of Lenin at Finland Station. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Statue of Lenin at Finland Station), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for 1872 Londonderry City by-election

On 24 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1872 Londonderry City by-election, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1872 Londonderry City by-election was the first parliamentary election held by secret ballot in Ireland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1872 Londonderry City by-election. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1872 Londonderry City by-election), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 24 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Junella

On 25 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Junella, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the Falklands War, a fishing trawler served in the Royal Navy as HMS Junella? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Junella. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Junella), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 25 September 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Tolzey Court

On 27 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tolzey Court, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bristol's medieval Tolzey Court saw a surge in popularity in the 1960s because it had lower fees than the High Court or County Court? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tolzey Court. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tolzey Court), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 27 September 2020 (UTC)

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• In the media: WIPO, Seigenthaler incident 15 years later

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DYK for 1831 Londonderry City by-election

On 28 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1831 Londonderry City by-election, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1831 Londonderry City by-election was the second of three in that constituency within nine months, all of which were won by Robert Ferguson? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1831 Londonderry City by-election. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1831 Londonderry City by-election), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – September 2020

News and updates for administrators from the past month (September 2020).

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:42, 1 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1860 Londonderry City by-election

On 9 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1860 Londonderry City by-election, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Irish Conservative candidate William McCormick won the 1860 Londonderry City by-election partly because of the support of his Catholic workers, who had previously voted for the Liberal Party? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1860 Londonderry City by-election. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1860 Londonderry City by-election), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 9 October 2020 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	For Exercise Spring Train - excellent start!! Now we can add whatever's in the memoir literature, and link to all the other RN history pages.. Buckshot06 (talk) 08:53, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Buckshot06, I don't have a great deal of knowledge in this area and have exhausted the sources available to me so would be glad of any assistance - Dumelow (talk) 09:54, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

What I mean is, running "Spring Train" through Google Books, which may come up with something; and going carefully through the Falklands War articles, which will often mention Spring Train, to link them, as well as History of the Royal Navy. Maybe start by clicking around from British naval forces in the Falklands War. Buckshot06 (talk) 17:12, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

Good point. I've just gone through and linked every mention of Spring Train (or Springtrain) that I could find on-wiki and created a few redirects. I've already scoured Google Books for every mention of "Spring Train" or "Springtrain" but it's possible there might be something out there still - Dumelow (talk) 17:13, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

Search string "Spring Train" or Springtrain in history.navy.mil, to check through the U.S. Navy command histories; both editions of Woodward's "One Hundred Days" (the latest edition is more revealing, I believe, and I have not seen it). Should be able to be gotten via your local library in the UK. Scholar.google.com. Buckshot06 (talk) 17:42, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

And thank you for the article on British colours lost!! Now I know who Elphinstone was, and the story of that retreat!! Buckshot06 (talk) 17:43, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CLXXIV, October 2020

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 Franklin Roosevelt in World War II and Hog Farm on the Battle of Chancellorsville

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DYK for German Girl Shrine

On 17 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article German Girl Shrine, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that visitors leave offerings of makeup and Barbie dolls at a shrine to a German girl who died in Singapore in 1914? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/German Girl Shrine. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, German Girl Shrine), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 17 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Nottingham cheese riot

On 18 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nottingham cheese riot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on this date in 1766, the mayor of Nottingham was knocked over by a cheese wheel (example pictured) whilst trying to stop the Nottingham cheese riot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nottingham cheese riot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nottingham cheese riot), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 18 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Beef Bones Regulations 1997

Hello! Your submission of Beef Bones Regulations 1997 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 18:40, 19 October 2020 (UTC)

Anti-invasion things

Hi Dumelow, hope all you and yours are staying safe and well! It's been a couple of months and things have changed a bit for me (new buttons, mainly!), but I've finally managed to drag myself out to Syracuse and get a copy of The Other Armada, so I will be able to add to the drafts we were working on and hopefully finish them up. Is there anything that I should look for specifically, or is the whole book worth going through? Happy to scan you a chapter or so if you want, but of course copyright is somewhat prohibitive of sending much more. Cheers, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 20:40, 19 October 2020 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, good to here from you. Yes, all fine here thanks, trust everything's OK your end? Chapter 6 "The Preparations for Defence" will be the main one, I think, but the preceding chapter "The Situation in Britain in June 1779" might provide interesting background. Chapters 9-11 might be handy for my draft on the Channel Fleet, if you are interested in adding to that. If not don't worry, I haven't really done much on that one yet. I'll keep an eye on my watchlist and chip in where I can. Thanks so much for helping out, they'd otherwise be languishing on my userpage for a long while to come, I suspect - Dumelow (talk) 14:46, 20 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Charles Butters

On 21 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Butters, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American mine owner Charles Butters risked execution by firing squad to protect his mines during the 1926–27 Nicaraguan Civil War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Butters. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Butters), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 21 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Oaths to Hitler

On 23 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Oaths to Hitler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the oath to Hitler sworn by members of the SS may have inspired the Hitler oath sworn by members of the Wehrmacht after 1934? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Oaths to Hitler. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Oaths to Hitler), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 23 October 2020 (UTC)

Oaths to Hitler

You lately reverted my edit to Oaths to Hitler. I don't understand why. I saw that the lead section contained:

Various organisations in Nazi Germany required their members to swear oaths to Adolf Hitler by name, rather than to the German state or an officeholder. Such oaths were intended to increase personal loyalty to Hitler and prevent dissent.

and the section "Background" contained:

Those swearing the oath promised their loyalty to Hitler in person, rather than the state or its offices, and it was intended to increase loyalty to Hitler and to prevent dissidence.

These say pretty much the exact same thing. I was wondering why the article had to say the same thing twice. JIP | Talk 19:06, 23 October 2020 (UTC)

Hi JIP, thanks for your message. From Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section: "significant information should not appear in the lead if it is not covered in the remainder of the article"; the purpose of the oaths is critical to an understanding of the topic and so should be mentioned in the main body text. "The lead section should briefly summarize the most important points covered in an article in such a way that it can stand on its own as a concise version of the article" so some element of repetition is unavoidable. You could look to reword it a little if you like, but the key facts should be in both places - Dumelow (talk) 19:20, 23 October 2020 (UTC)

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ITN recognition for Pedro Cervantes

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Guy Gibson Campbell

On 30 October 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Guy Gibson Campbell, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that American doctor Guy Gibson Campbell served as personal physician to Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Guy Gibson Campbell. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Guy Gibson Campbell), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 2 November 2020 (UTC)

Congratulations! Your hook drew 23,844 DYK views, the most recorded so far in the month of November. See Wikipedia:Did you know/Statistics#November 2020. Cbl62 (talk) 07:50, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for letting me know Cbl62, always a morale boost to see that my articles are being read! - Dumelow (talk) 07:56, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Death of Frederick John White

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		The 500 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
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Thanks Yoninah, hopefully the second 500 won't take as long as the first! - Dumelow (talk) 06:35, 7 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for James Nathan Calloway

On 6 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Nathan Calloway, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that James Nathan Calloway, born in slavery in Tennessee, established an experimental cotton-growing farm in Togo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Nathan Calloway. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, James Nathan Calloway), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 Rejoice (Margaret Thatcher)

On 7 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rejoice (Margaret Thatcher), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ted Heath stated "rejoice, rejoice" at the 1990 resignation of Margaret Thatcher, echoing words she had used after the 1982 recapture of South Georgia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rejoice (Margaret Thatcher). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rejoice (Margaret Thatcher)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 7 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Exercise Spring Train

On 8 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Exercise Spring Train, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two of the British Type 42 destroyers from the 1982 Exercise Spring Train would be sunk later that year in the Falklands War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Exercise Spring Train. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Exercise Spring Train), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 8 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Al-Ghuraba cemetery

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 9 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kitty Hunter

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DYK for Iceberg A-38

On 12 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Iceberg A-38, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when iceberg A-38 calved from the Filchner–Ronne Ice Shelf in 1998, it carried a German research station with it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Iceberg A-38. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Iceberg A-38), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 12 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Filchner Station

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ITN recognition for Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa

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Apologies for nitpicking and thanks for your work on this! Espresso Addict (talk) 08:24, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Espresso Addict. Don't worry about nitpicking, there was a discrepancy in the article that I missed and I am glad you spotted it! - Dumelow (talk) 08:26, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

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Per this and this - Dumelow (talk) 23:32, 17 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Operations against the Marri and Khetran tribes

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 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 21 November 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for John Poole (footballer, born 1932)

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DYK for HMS Surly (1855)

On 24 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Surly (1855), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two Royal Navy ships named HMS Surly were launched within a year of each other: an 1855 mortar vessel and an 1856 gunboat? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Surly (1855). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Surly (1855)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 24 November 2020 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Surly (1856)

On 24 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Surly (1856), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two Royal Navy ships named HMS Surly were launched within a year of each other: an 1855 mortar vessel and an 1856 gunboat? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Surly (1856)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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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As per this and this - Dumelow (talk) 10:59, 25 November 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Maurice Setters

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ITN recognition for John Oldham (basketball)

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ITN recognition for Mamadou Tandja

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DYK for Richard Bonython

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ITN recognition for José de Bastos

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DYK for Grande Tema incident

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 28 November 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Temporary gentlemen

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ITN recognition for George H. Carley

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ITN recognition for Tony Hsieh

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Sources

Hi. Thanks for adding references to Papa Bouba Diop. Please avoid deprecated sources such as the Daily Star (see WP:DAILYSTAR) and Transfermarkt, which is considered unreliable at WP:FOOTY. Kind regards, Robby.is.on (talk) 19:26, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

Hi Robby.is.on, thanks for letting me know. I wasn't aware of this but will avoid them in the future (I would never use the Star for real news but had thought its sport reporting was OK) - Dumelow (talk) 19:35, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

You're welcome. Happy editing, Robby.is.on (talk) 19:36, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Papa Bouba Diop

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ITN recognition for Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber

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DYK for Donat Henchy O'Brien

On 2 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Donat Henchy O'Brien, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the Napoleonic Wars, Donat Henchy O'Brien escaped French captivity at Bitche and rejoined the Royal Navy at Trieste? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Donat Henchy O'Brien. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Donat Henchy O'Brien), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:01, 2 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Shams Badran

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ITN recognition for Brian Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore

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ITN recognition for Maria Itkina

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DYK for Sadko (submarine)

On 3 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sadko (submarine), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the submarine Sadko (pictured) carries up to 40 tourists and has 22 underwater portholes? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sadko (submarine)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:01, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

Congratulations! With 19,131 views, your Sadko hook is one of the most viewed hooks for the month of December. All the more impressive since it achieved this during a 12-hour queue. Accordingly, it has been included at DYKSTATS December. Keep up the good work! Cbl62 (talk) 19:43, 20 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Mohamed Abarhoun

On 3 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Mohamed Abarhoun, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 14:25, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for George Ross Anderson Jr.

On 3 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article George Ross Anderson Jr., which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 14:35, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Temporary gentlemen

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ITN recognition for Maria Fyfe

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ITN recognition for James Odongo

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ITN recognition for Ferenc Tóth (politician)

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In appreciation

		The Article Rescue Barnstar
		By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this barnstar in recognition of your leading the charge in the successful effort to prevent Battle of Blenheim from being de-FAed. Thank you. Gog the Mild (talk) 12:05, 7 December 2020 (UTC)

The Guidance Barnstar

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ITN recognition for Belinda Bozzoli

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Right back at you mate!

		The Article Rescue Barnstar
		Mate, for your sterling contribution to the rescue of Battle of Blenheim at FAR, please accept this Article Rescue Barnstar from a grateful project. Warm regards, Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 22:23, 7 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Action at Sihayo's Kraal

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Your GA nomination of Action at Sihayo's Kraal

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Your GA nomination of Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama

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Your GA nomination of George Brian Sinclair

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A barnstar for you!

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	You seem to be everywhere these days-- from DYK to ACR to GA to ITN to FAR-- thank you for all the interesting articles to review and keep up the good work! I promise I have the chapter from the Other Armada-- just been a little lazy lately and haven't gotten around to finishing content from it. Best wishes, Eddie891 Talk Work 22:22, 8 December 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Eddie891, 2020 seems to have been a good year for me on here at least. Give me a nudge when you're ready to look again at the anti-invasion article, but don't worry if it's a while longer, I have plenty of other things I want to work on! - Dumelow (talk) 08:09, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 1766 food riots

On 9 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1766 food riots, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the British Secretary at War Viscount Barrington anticipated the 1766 food riots and pre-positioned troops to deal with them? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1766 food riots. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 1766 food riots), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

One of your edits went from

The coal miners, led by "Irish Tom" and "Barley Will" were joined by nailers and spinners,

to

Later that month a party of Black Country miners led by led by "Irish Tom" and "Barley Will" and accompanied by nail makers and spinnder travelled to Birmingham.

I've already fixed "led by led by". Perhaps you might know what a 'spinnder' is? Shenme (talk) 04:09, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

It's a typo for spinners, someone has already corrected it in the article. Thanks - Dumelow (talk) 07:53, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama

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Your GA nomination of Declaration of martial law in Russell County, Alabama

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A barnstar for you!

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Nominations for the 2020 Military history WikiProject Newcomer and Historian of the Year awards now open

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DYK for Boom Hall

On 10 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Boom Hall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Boom Hall was named after a defensive structure on the River Foyle that was breached during the 1689 Siege of Derry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Boom Hall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Boom Hall), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

—valereee (talk) 12:02, 10 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of George Brian Sinclair

The article George Brian Sinclair you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:George Brian Sinclair for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 02:01, 11 December 2020 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of George Brian Sinclair

The article George Brian Sinclair you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:George Brian Sinclair for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 12:41, 11 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Raymond Hunter

On 12 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Raymond Hunter, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 19:56, 12 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of French ship Euryale (1863)

Hello! Your submission of French ship Euryale (1863) 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 as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 15:04, 13 December 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer)

On 14 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alexander Lindsay served as a general in the East India Company while remaining a half-pay lieutenant in the British Army? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Alexander Lindsay (East India Company officer)), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 14 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Brandon Bernard

On 14 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Brandon Bernard, 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. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 12:38, 14 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Garry Runciman, 3rd Viscount Runciman of Doxford

On 14 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Garry Runciman, 3rd Viscount Runciman of Doxford, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 16:30, 14 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Huang Zongying

On 14 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Huang Zongying, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.  — Amakuru (talk) 18:15, 14 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Crushed Rock, Mpape

On 16 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Crushed Rock, Mpape, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Crushed Rock quarry near Abuja, Nigeria, is now a popular tourist destination? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crushed Rock, Mpape. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Crushed Rock, Mpape), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

Congratulations! With 12,108 views, your Crushed Rock, Mpape hook is one of the most viewed hooks for the month of December. All the more impressive since it was not a lead/photo hook. Accordingly, it has been included at DYKSTATS December. Keep up the good work! Cbl62 (talk) 19:53, 20 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Totilas

On 16 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Totilas, which you nominated and updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page.  — Amakuru (talk) 12:38, 16 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Benjamin Abeles

On 17 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Benjamin Abeles, 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. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 11:42, 17 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot

On 18 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot marched 1,100 kilometres (680 mi), some of it in snowshoes, during the Canadian winter to fight in the War of 1812? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

— Wug·a·po·des​ 00:02, 18 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Oral Swigart

On 19 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Oral Swigart, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that future U.S. Navy rear admiral Oral Swigart competed as a wrestler at the 1920 Summer Olympics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Oral Swigart. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Oral Swigart), and it may be added to the statistics page if it received over 400 views per hour. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 19 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Twynham hut

On 22 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Twynham hut, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Royal Pioneer Corps could build a Twynham hut in four minutes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Twynham hut. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Twynham hut), and if they received a combined total of 416.7 or more views per hour (ie, 5,000-plus views in 12 hours or 10,000-plus in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 December 2020 (UTC)

Congratulations! With 16,632 views, your Twynham hut hook is the most viewed non-lead/photo hook for the month of December. Accordingly, it has been included at DYKSTATS December and is also eligible to be enshrined in the all-time list of best-performing non-lead hooks. Keep up the good work! Cbl62 (talk) 09:35, 23 December 2020 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2021!

Hello Dumelow, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2021. Happy editing, Fylindfotberserk (talk) 07:18, 24 December 2020 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Thanks Fylindfotberserk and a very merry Christmas to you too! - Dumelow (talk) 09:53, 24 December 2020 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to your writing for 2021. Whispyhistory (talk) 17:29, 24 December 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Whispyhistory and the same to you too! - Dumelow (talk) 18:32, 24 December 2020 (UTC)

'Tis the season

a tree, clearly enjoying the season

Enjoy the holiday season, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. It's been a wild year, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your contributions and for the role you play in making Wikipedia as good as it can be. It was a pleasure interacting with you this year. I read a number of your articles and found them all fascinating, so thanks in particular for tireless article creation efforts and for always being happy to help out. I spent a while looking for a fitting image until the thought came into my head that, if memory serves, you wrote a few articles on famous trees- here's a wonderful picture of one. I wish you and your loved ones all the best this December and in the years to come. Cheers, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 21:27, 24 December 2020 (UTC)

Hi Eddie891, thanks for the message. It's been a funny old year but a good one for new articles at least! I'm hoping to crank out a few more tree articles in the new year, they are such a wonderful change of pace. It has been a pleasure working with you and all the others at Milhist these past twelve months, here's to a great 2021! My best Christmas wishes to you and yours - Dumelow (talk) 08:55, 25 December 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kirka Sharif

Hello Dumelow, I am so sorry to bother you. However, I know my DYK has been marked as closed and unsuccessful since I was MIA. However, this was due to the fact I work in the medical profession, and I was very busy at work because of the global pandemic. Can you please see if the DYK for Kirka Sharif is possible? It is a significant shrine in Afghanistan and has importance in Islam. I would very much appreciate it if the DYK can proceed. I added more content and references per your suggestion. Please let me know. Thank you again! Zakaria ښه راغلاست (talk) 05:09, 26 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Muhammad Mustafa Mero

On 26 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Muhammad Mustafa Mero, 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. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 14:10, 26 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Land mines in the Falkland Islands

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Land mines in the Falkland Islands you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 18:21, 27 December 2020 (UTC)

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Voting for "Military Historian of the Year" and "Military history newcomer of the year" closing

G'day all, voting for the WikiProject Military history "Military Historian of the Year" and "Military history newcomer of the year" is about to close, so if you haven't already, click on the links and have your say before 23:59 (GMT) on 30 December! Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 23:34, 28 December 2020 (UTC) for the coord team

DYK for John Hunter Littler

On 29 December 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Hunter Littler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British general John Hunter Littler (depicted) had two horses shot from under him during the 29 December 1843 Battle of Maharajpore? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Hunter Littler. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Hunter Littler), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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 GA nomination of Land mines in the Falkland Islands

The article Land mines in the Falkland Islands you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Land mines in the Falkland Islands for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 20:21, 30 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Romell Broom

On 30 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Romell Broom, 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. — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 20:42, 30 December 2020 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Dumelow!

Happy New Year!

Dumelow,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
Fylindfotberserk (talk) 07:46, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

   Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

Thanks Fylindfotberserk, all the best for the new year to you and your family - Dumelow (talk) 08:51, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

Thanks and same to you . - Fylindfotberserk (talk) 08:52, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Howard J. Rubenstein

On 31 December 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Howard J. Rubenstein, 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. —Bagumba (talk) 10:08, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

2020 Military Historian of the Year

		The WikiProject Barnstar
		For being nominated for the 2020 Military Historian of the Year award, it gives me great pleasure to award you the WikiProject Barnstar on behalf of the Military History project. Thank you for you contributions throughout the year. Eddie891 Talk Work 13:57, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Land mines in the Falkland Islands

The article Land mines in the Falkland Islands you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Land mines in the Falkland Islands for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Eddie891 -- Eddie891 (talk) 17:21, 31 December 2020 (UTC)