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DYK for Drinka pinta milka day

On 1 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Drinka pinta milka day, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that many British people refer to one-pint milk bottles as "pintas" because of a 1958 advertising slogan (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Drinka pinta milka day. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Drinka pinta milka day), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 1 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Yasmin Miller

On 2 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yasmin Miller, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that children copied British champion 60m hurdler Yasmin Miller (pictured) while she was training in her local park during the COVID-19 lockdown? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yasmin Miller. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yasmin Miller), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 12,150 views (1,012.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (they/she) 03:13, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Phil Silvers Archival Museum

On 2 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phil Silvers Archival Museum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the world's only museum devoted to American actor Phil Silvers is located in Coventry, England? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phil Silvers Archival Museum. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Phil Silvers Archival Museum), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 6,102 views (508.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (they/she) 03:15, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – January 2022

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2021 Military Historian of the Year

		2021 Military Historian of the Year
		As voted by your peers within the Military history WikiProject, I hereby award you the Bronze Wiki for sharing third place in the 2021 Military Historian of the Year Award. Congratulations, and thank you for your efforts throughout the year. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 22:04, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Roy Field

On 4 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Roy Field, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that visual effects artist Roy Field worked on the first seven official James Bond films? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Roy Field. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Roy Field), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Jian Xianfo

On 4 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jian Xianfo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that communist propagandist Jian Xianfo gave birth to her son in an earthwork during the Long March? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jian Xianfo. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jian Xianfo), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

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18:13, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of White flags over Port Stanley

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article White flags over Port Stanley 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 GhostRiver -- GhostRiver (talk) 21:01, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of New Zealand White Ensign

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article New Zealand White Ensign 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 Pickersgill-Cunliffe -- Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 01:41, 6 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sihayo kaXongo

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sihayo kaXongo 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 Mujinga -- Mujinga (talk) 02:21, 6 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sihayo kaXongo

The article Sihayo kaXongo 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:Sihayo kaXongo for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Mujinga -- Mujinga (talk) 10:41, 6 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sihayo kaXongo

The article Sihayo kaXongo you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sihayo kaXongo 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 Mujinga -- Mujinga (talk) 23:01, 6 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Zoe Progl

Hello! Your submission of Zoe Progl 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! Johnbod (talk) 00:08, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Edward M. Kirby

On 7 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Edward M. Kirby, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Edward M. Kirby proposed the first Pageant of Peace, to follow the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Edward M. Kirby. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Edward M. Kirby), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for The Travelers (sculptures)

On 8 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Travelers (sculptures), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Travelers were made to represent emigrants who have left a part of themselves behind? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Travelers (sculptures). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Travelers (sculptures)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 8 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of White flags over Port Stanley

The article White flags over Port Stanley 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:White flags over Port Stanley for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of GhostRiver -- GhostRiver (talk) 22:01, 8 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for James P. Cavanagh

On 9 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James P. Cavanagh, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Alfred Hitchcock rejected James P. Cavanagh's script for Psycho it contained many elements used in the final film, including the iconic shower murder scene? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James P. Cavanagh. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, James P. Cavanagh), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Let's All Go Down the Strand

On 9 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Let's All Go Down the Strand, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the music hall song "Let's All Go Down the Strand", with its line "stay away from Germany, what's the good of going down the Rhine?" was popular with British soldiers during the First World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Let's All Go Down the Strand. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Let's All Go Down the Strand), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Stanton Catlin

On 9 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stanton Catlin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Stanton Catlin won a Grammy Award in 1965 for an essay on Mexican art? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stanton Catlin. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Stanton Catlin), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Rae Smith

On 9 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rae Smith, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that while preparing for War Horse, theatre set designer Rae Smith spent weeks pretending to be a First World War British Army captain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rae Smith. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Rae Smith), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of White flags over Port Stanley

The article White flags over Port Stanley you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:White flags over Port Stanley 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 GhostRiver -- GhostRiver (talk) 17:01, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Leo Osnas

On 10 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leo Osnas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russian-Jewish medical student Leo Osnas won the first Cross of St. George of the First World War by saving his regiment's colours from capture (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leo Osnas. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leo Osnas), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Xu Yafen

On 10 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xu Yafen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the British University of Nottingham has named a building at their Jubilee Campus after Chinese Communist Party politician Xu Yafen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xu Yafen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Xu Yafen), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Alicia Girón García

On 10 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alicia Girón García, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alicia Girón García was the first woman to become the director of the Biblioteca Nacional de España? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alicia Girón García. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alicia Girón García), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Xu Yafen

Hi again, I saw your DYK nomination for Xu Yafen today, would you be interested in having a look at her company's article, Wanli Education Group, which has had no references since 2019? TSventon (talk) 21:24, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Harold A. Littledale

On 11 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harold A. Littledale, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Harold A. Littledale went undercover as a prisoner for his Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation into the New Jersey prison system? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harold A. Littledale. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Harold A. Littledale), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 11 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of New Zealand White Ensign

The article New Zealand White Ensign you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:New Zealand White Ensign 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 Pickersgill-Cunliffe -- Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 19:41, 11 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 01-for London

On 12 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 01-for London, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the replacement of arts listings television show 01-for London was described as "like having to swap a bright yellow curvy Japanese sports car for a dumpy little khaki-coloured old Ford Fiesta"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/01-for London. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 01-for London), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 12 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938

On 15 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the lead-up to the Second World War, the British government stockpiled more than 100,000 tons of whale oil? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 15 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Zoe Progl

On 16 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zoe Progl, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1960, Zoe Progl became the first woman to escape over the wall of HM Prison Holloway? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zoe Progl. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zoe Progl), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Corozal (dredger)

On 18 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Corozal (dredger), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Corozal (pictured) was the most powerful dredger ever built when she was launched in 1911 to work on the Panama Canal? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Corozal (dredger). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Corozal (dredger)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 18 January 2022 (UTC)

January 2022

A ridiculous cat

Please excuse my erroneous edit, likely a mistaken rollback or revert caused by my fat fingers, hypnagogia, or one of my ridiculous cats. I have likely self reverted or noticed the mistake after you corrected it. Again, my apologies. Thank you. EvergreenFir (talk) 07:05, 18 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Paddy Fox

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Paddy Fox 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 Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 09:01, 18 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Jonathan Reynolds (writer)

On 19 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jonathan Reynolds (writer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jonathan Reynolds deep-fried a real turkey during his performance of Dinner With Demons at the Second Stage Theater, New York? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jonathan Reynolds (writer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jonathan Reynolds (writer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 19 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Coldbath Fields riot

On 20 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coldbath Fields riot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a jury ruled that the killing of a policeman during the Coldbath Fields riot was justifiable homicide? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coldbath Fields riot. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Coldbath Fields riot), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 20 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Clyde (1871 ship)

On 21 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clyde (1871 ship), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the steamship Clyde was wrecked in 1879 while carrying more than 500 replacements for the British 24th Regiment, which had suffered heavy losses at the Battle of Isandlwana? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clyde (1871 ship). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Clyde (1871 ship)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 21 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of William Harrison Anderson

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article William Harrison Anderson 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 Kusma -- Kusma (talk) 15:41, 22 January 2022 (UTC)

Courtesy notice that the review is ready (not sure whether you got my ping). —Kusma (talk) 17:17, 23 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Kusma thanks so much for the review and the reminder (sorry, I forgot to acknowledge the ping on the GAN page). I'll take a look now, but probably have to continue tomorrow. Cheers - Dumelow (talk) 19:25, 23 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 4th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom)

On 23 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 4th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Royal Navy's 4th Submarine Squadron operated from Sydney to train Australian personnel in anti-submarine warfare? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/4th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 4th Submarine Squadron (United Kingdom)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 23 January 2022 (UTC)

Colonial Defence Committee

Any chance of making User:Dumelow/Colonial Defence Committee live?Leutha (talk) 15:41, 23 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Leutha, to be honest I had forgotten about it! It's not far off, I'll try to tidy it up and move it to mainspace this week. Cheers - Dumelow (talk) 15:43, 23 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Leutha, now live at Colonial Defence Committee - Dumelow (talk) 08:26, 24 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for RentAHitman.com

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 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 24 January 2022 (UTC)

I had a good laugh reading that article, keep up the good work! CaptainEek ^{Edits Ho Cap'n!}⚓ 07:35, 24 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Zungeni Mountain skirmish

On 24 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zungeni Mountain skirmish, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that immediately after Colonel Drury-Lowe reassured his men that "[the bullets] are all passing over your heads", the officer next to him was shot and killed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zungeni Mountain skirmish. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zungeni Mountain skirmish), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 24 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of William Harrison Anderson

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Returning to Dowhill

Hi, recently I had another read-through of Dowhill Castle and I think it really is in pretty good shape, barring the need for a copy edit. What do you think about a possible GAN? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 14:21, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, I was working through my backlog of potential GAs and thought Dowhill would be a good one too. I'll keep an eye on it and if you want to nom will be ready to dive in to lend a hand - Dumelow (talk) 07:43, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

I've done a little copyediting and have corrected a few minor mistakes, although I think the architecture section could benefit from another going-over, it not being a speciality of mine. The content seems pretty secure, but I think a more modern source demonstrating the castle to still be part of the Blairadam estate, and perhaps generally discussing the castle's relation to the house, would be useful if it exists. Will keep an eye out. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:26, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, not an expert but I'll have a run through the architecture section. I had a look on ProQuest and found a newspaper article in The Scotsman that gives it as belonging to "Dowhill", which ran an open garden day. From that I've found some mentions, eg. this 2015 newsletter and this contractors website that place it with the Maitland Dougall family of Dowhill House (which is the property immediately north of the castle) - Dumelow (talk) 12:49, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

The Dowhill estate and house connection is mentioned in the Gazetteer for Scotland, which I am not familiar with but seems to be linked with University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society - Dumelow (talk) 12:52, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Well, I suppose it's unsurprising that the late 19thC sources are out of date as to ownership! I think the Gazetteer should be reliable enough with its academic provenance, so I've added it at the end of the article. Thanks very much for finding that. I don't think there are any other glaring absences in the article, but am willing to be corrected if you think otherwise? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:19, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Looks good Pickersgill-Cunliffe. I've rejigged the architecture section to try to keep the parts relating to the original structure and the extension together so hopefully it reads a little more clearly. Feel free to amend as you like - Dumelow (talk) 13:24, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Thanks, that improves the readability considerably. I'll nominate it now, under architecture, unless you've any objections? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:41, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Pickersgill-Cunliffe, go for it! - Dumelow (talk) 14:27, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Royal Navy cutlasses

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DYK for Prince of Wales riots

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Photo

Hi, thanks for the message about the Zigzag House photo. I find the image policies with FUR and license the hardest to navigate. I wonder if you might be able to update the one that is needed for the photo. It helps me to reverse engineer the fair use and license. Thanks much for the review. Bruxton (talk) 15:09, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Hi Bruxton. I am not an expert but I don't think you can claim fair use at all for a structure that still stands and is publicly accessible. The argument being why should Wikipedia infringe Google's copyright when anyone could walk up to it and take their own photograph to release under a free license - Dumelow (talk) 16:40, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

• Makes sense, I saw the same license and rationale used at File:Deansgate St John St.png, but perhaps that is different because it is used in the Google Street View article. Bruxton (talk) 16:55, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

HiBruxton. Yes, because it is illustrating the appearance of the Streetview product (as per the fair use statement), for which there is no free alternative. I've removed the image from here as fairuse images aren't permitted outside of mainspace (if you add a colon immediately before file it converts it to a link). All the best - Dumelow (talk) 17:10, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Paddy Fox

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DYK for American Committee for the Defense of British Homes

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valereee (talk) 12:03, 29 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 30 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Symbol of Sacrifice

On 30 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Symbol of Sacrifice, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Lieutenant-Colonel Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander and two others died on camera during the filming of the 1918 war film Symbol of Sacrifice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Symbol of Sacrifice), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 30 January 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Flint Magama

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— Maile (talk) 00:03, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Njini Ntuta

On 31 January 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Njini Ntuta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zimbabwean colonel Flint Magama, who killed opposition politician Njini Ntuta, was later given the country's highest award for military bravery? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flint Magama. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Njini Ntuta), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for 7th Division (Finland)

On 3 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 7th Division (Finland), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Finnish 7th Division was formed in 1940 by renumbering another unit to make it appear to the Soviets that it had been replaced with fresh troops? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/7th Division (Finland). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 7th Division (Finland)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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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Edward Wood (British Army officer)

Hi Dumelow, hope all is well. I've created an article on the above cricketer who was also a major-general in the 10th Hussars. You might be interested in expanding his article! Cheers, StickyWicket (talk) 09:42, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

Hi StickyWicket, glad to see you're still on with these. I'll take a look, though his name will be frustratingly common! I note there's a photo of him as a major here, that could be uploaded under fair use even if it can't be determined to be PD - Dumelow (talk) 13:42, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

Scratch that there's a photo of him as a general and an obituary in this 1909 magazine article which will be fair game - Dumelow (talk) 13:44, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

There's a few more to go yet with the Europeans cricket team to come! Thanks for finding that, it's identical to the wording used in the source I found, seems they copied it from that Gazette. The photo will definitely be fair game from that article too. All the best, StickyWicket (talk) 22:43, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Dutch invasion of Saint Helena

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Dutch invasion of Saint Helena 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 Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 03:21, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Dutch invasion of Saint Helena

The article Dutch invasion of Saint Helena you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Dutch invasion of Saint Helena 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 Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 02:41, 8 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Colonial Defence Committee

On 8 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Colonial Defence Committee, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Colonial Defence Committee advised British colonies not to permit more than two foreign warships into harbour at a time, in case of a surprise attack? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Colonial Defence Committee. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Colonial Defence Committee), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 8 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Maud Holland

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 2022 Bogoso explosion

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 92nd Infantry Regiment (France)

On 10 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 92nd Infantry Regiment (France), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the flag of the French Army's 92nd Infantry Regiment was lost when the destroyer Siroco sank off Dunkirk in 1940? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/92nd Infantry Regiment (France). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 92nd Infantry Regiment (France)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 10 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Edward Hull (knight)

On 11 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Edward Hull (knight), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a land dispute between Sir Edward Hull and Sir John Fastolf was only resolved after Hull's death in the 1453 Battle of Castillon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Edward Hull (knight). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Edward Hull (knight)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

Correct license

I believe I found the correct license for the image in the Door Tree article. I added it as one of the photos in the article. License for "Never published before 2003 and created before 1902". No idea when the author died. Let me know what you think. Thanks Bruxton (talk) 20:02, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

Hi Bruxton, looks plausible to me. These ones are always hard as there's no real way to prove that it wasn't published before 2003 - Dumelow (talk) 18:17, 12 February 2022 (UTC)

Right an exaustive online search does not reveal anything. I read about the other guy in the photo J. Walter Basset and they discovered some trove of photos. Looks like I can semi-confidently say that the photo was likely discovered in 1975, published in 2011 from an attic in Mt. Carmel. And he died in 1968. I went down the rabbit hole. Bruxton (talk) 19:19, 12 February 2022 (UTC)

Oh, good work! I know how frustrating these things can be - Dumelow (talk) 08:24, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Juliana Olshanskaya

On 12 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Juliana Olshanskaya, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Saint Juliana Olshanskaya is said to have appeared to Archimandrite Peter Mogila to reproach him for the lack of respect paid to her relics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Juliana Olshanskaya. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Juliana Olshanskaya), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 1994 Dronka lightning strike

On 12 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1994 Dronka lightning strike, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 1994 lightning strike in Egypt led to 469 deaths after oil tanks were ignited and flooded the village of Dronka with burning fuel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1994 Dronka lightning strike. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1994 Dronka lightning strike), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 11,105 views (925.4 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of February 2022 – nice work!

Bruxton (talk) 15:17, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Barrau de Sescas

On 12 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barrau de Sescas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Barrau de Sescas, a Gascon knight, was the first person appointed by an English king to a position titled admiral? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barrau de Sescas. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Barrau de Sescas), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 12 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 623rd Field Artillery Regiment

On 13 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 623rd Field Artillery Regiment, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the special designation of the 623rd Field Artillery Regiment is being reviewed as it refers to Confederate general John Hunt Morgan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/623rd Field Artillery Regiment. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 13 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment

On 14 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Eurocopter Tiger (example pictured) from the French Army's 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment was involved in the 2019 Ménaka helicopter crash that killed 13 people? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/5th Combat Helicopter Regiment. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Royal Navy cutlasses

On 14 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Royal Navy cutlasses, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Royal Navy only withdrew cutlasses from combat service in 1936? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Royal Navy cutlasses. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Royal Navy cutlasses), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

Erroll Tremlett

Hi Dumelow, just after an opinion! Do you think it's worth trying to get the above article to GA class, or do you think it's too reliant on a couple of sources for that to happen? StickyWicket (talk) 12:37, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

Hi StickyWicket, I think it should be fine; I've certainly had GAs promoted dependent on fewer sources. I'd just make sure you have an answer as to why britishmilitaryhistory.co.uk is reliable (I am not familiar with it myself) - Dumelow (talk) 12:50, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply! Hmm you make a good point, I hadn't thought about that with regards to britishmilitaryhistory.co.uk. I will have to do some digging on the source I think. StickyWicket (talk) 07:45, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for 87th African Infantry Division

On 16 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 87th African Infantry Division, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although it was only formed in late 1939, the French 87th African Infantry Division inflicted 6,600 casualties upon the German forces and fought until the very end of the Battle of France? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/87th African Infantry Division. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 87th African Infantry Division), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Henry Fitzcount

On 18 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Henry Fitzcount, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after he was stripped of his Cornish landholdings, Henry Fitzcount joined the Fifth Crusade, during which he died? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry Fitzcount. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Henry Fitzcount), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 18 February 2022 (UTC)

Featured Article Save Award

On behalf of the FAR coordinators, thank you, Dumelow! Your work on War of the Fifth Coalition has allowed the article to retain its featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. I hereby award you this Featured Article Save Award, or FASA. You may display this FA star upon your userpage. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 03:12, 19 February 2022 (UTC)

Thankyou Nikkimaria, glad we were able to save it as it's an important part of early 19th-century history in Europe. I'm keeping my eye out for other salvageable MILHIST FARCs but also depends on how busy I am - Dumelow (talk) 06:51, 21 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Casa Rull Museum

On 21 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Casa Rull Museum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Casa Rull in Andorra was said to be occupied by "fat peasants"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Casa Rull Museum. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Casa Rull Museum), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 21 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Viktor Taranovsky

On 25 February 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Viktor Taranovsky, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when offered, soldiers under Russian general V. P. Taranovsky chose imprisonment in Algeria rather than continuing to fight or serving as labourers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Viktor Petrovich Taranovsky. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Viktor Taranovsky), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 25 February 2022 (UTC)

March editathons

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The Bugle: Issue CLXXVIV, February 2022

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 and Nick-D on World War II in Europe

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If you are a project member who does not want delivery, please remove your name from this page. Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk) 22:22, 28 February 2022 (UTC)

DYK for German victory parade in Paris (1871)

On 1 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article German victory parade in Paris (1871), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after the 1871 German victory parade in Paris (pictured) 151 years ago today, the French symbolically scrubbed the streets on which the Germans had marched? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/German victory parade in Paris (1871). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, German victory parade in Paris (1871)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 1 March 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 28,581 views (2,381.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2022 – nice work!

Bruxton (talk) 16:19, 5 March 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – March 2022

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

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DYK for Museum of Classic Sci-Fi

On 3 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Museum of Classic Sci-Fi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is located in the cellar of a house in Allendale, Northumberland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Museum of Classic Sci-Fi. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Museum of Classic Sci-Fi), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 3 March 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 8,243 views (686.9 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2022 – nice work!

Bruxton (talk) 16:18, 5 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Statue of Alfred the Great, Southwark

On 4 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Statue of Alfred the Great, Southwark, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the legs of the statue of Alfred the Great in Southwark (pictured) are at least 1,600 years older than the torso? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Statue of Alfred the Great, Southwark. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Statue of Alfred the Great, Southwark), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 28,724 views (2,393.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2022 – nice work!

Bruxton (talk) 16:17, 5 March 2022 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	For creating the most interesting articles and getting them on DYK. Scorpions13256 (talk) 07:52, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

Thanks so much Scorpions13256. I am just glad that somebody finds them interesting! - Dumelow (talk) 08:33, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre

On 7 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that at the Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre in Antigua, one can enjoy rum cocktails whilst touring historic ruins? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

—Kusma (talk) 00:03, 7 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Dorthe Emilie Røssell

On 8 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dorthe Emilie Røssell, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that, between the ages of six and ten, Dorthe Emilie Røssell helped smuggle weapons and propaganda for the Danish resistance movement in her doll's pram? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dorthe Emilie Røssell. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dorthe Emilie Røssell), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 8 March 2022 (UTC)

Thank you for your share in IWD! I show two who didn't make it, one from Russia and one from Ukraine. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:11, 8 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Sons of Neptune (campaign group)

On 15 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sons of Neptune (campaign group), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Sons of Neptune sailed a giant toilet down the River Thames? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sons of Neptune (campaign group). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sons of Neptune (campaign group)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,602 views (466.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2022 – nice work!

the automation of this function is in beta testing mode—please let me know if I've screwed up! theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 06:30, 3 April 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Dawnus

On 16 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dawnus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 2019 collapse of Welsh construction company Dawnus caused gridlock in part of Manchester as equipment was left in the highway? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dawnus. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dawnus), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 16 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Zungwini Mountain skirmishes

On 19 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zungwini Mountain skirmishes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Evelyn Wood called off the Zungwini Mountain skirmishes after learning of the Zulu victory over the British at the Battle of Isandlwana? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zungwini Mountain skirmishes. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Zungwini Mountain skirmishes), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Cavillargues medallion

On 19 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cavillargues medallion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Cavillargues medallion depicts a Roman gladiatorial combat and possibly an official giving the signal for mercy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cavillargues medallion. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Cavillargues medallion), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 19 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Shotley Pier

On 20 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shotley Pier, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that sponsors were asked to buy planks for the restoration of Shotley Pier in Suffolk, England, at £100 each? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shotley Pier. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shotley Pier), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Red Book of Worcester

On 22 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Red Book of Worcester, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the high number of free tenants recorded in the 1299 Red Book of Worcester may be a result of manumissions granted by Bishop Godfrey Giffard? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Red Book of Worcester. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Red Book of Worcester), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Natal–Zululand border incident

On 22 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Natal–Zululand border incident, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the detention of two British surveyors for around an hour in 1878 formed part of the justification for the Anglo-Zulu War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1878 Natal-Zululand border incident. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Natal–Zululand border incident), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2022 (UTC)

April Editathons from Women in Red

Women in Red Apr 2022, Vol 8, Issue 4, Nos 214, 217, 226, 227, 228 Online events: New: Gender studies | French overseas territories New Contest (Apr/May/Jun): Translation contest Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman Other ways to participate: Encourage someone to become a WiR member this month by registering in the box at the top of our main page. Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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DYK for Bald's eyesalve

I am aware that you have created more than 700 DYK. In my opinion, a problem arose from this one because it crossed a line from history to medicine. I recommended that the DYK for Bald's eyesalve be rejected and that the article itself be radically revised, because none of the evidence of function meets WP:MEDRS. In my opinon, an article can exist with references to the history of this medevial treatment, but any mention of science supporting functionality be deleted. David notMD (talk) 00:39, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

See page 218 of Whitcher et al (click on PDF after accessing the ref) for present day example of how use of 'traditional medicine' eye treatment products can cause eye damage, up to blindness.

DYK for William Thomas (antiquary)

On 26 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Thomas (antiquary), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that as part of his work as an antiquary, William Thomas visited every church in Worcestershire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Thomas (antiquary). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, William Thomas (antiquary)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

March songs

Thank you for that one! I had 5 items on the Main page yesterday (4 pictured), too many deaths. - I was quite touched by music: a combination of the beginning of the cantata theme and of Prayer for Ukraine, simultaneously! (on my talk, just received) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:35, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda Arendt, glad you enjoyed it. Unfortunately the contributions I am able to make here at present are very limited, hopefully be back writing in the future - Dumelow (talk) 15:33, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

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The Bugle: Issue CLXXVII, March 2022

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 Hitler as a military leader

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) 09:14, 29 March 2022 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Racer (1833)

On 30 March 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Racer (1833), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Racer's hurricane in 1837 was named after a Royal Navy vessel that was dismasted by the high winds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Racer (1833). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Racer (1833)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,602 views (466.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2022 – nice work!

the automation of this function is in beta testing mode—please let me know if I've screwed up! theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 23:27, 1 April 2022 (UTC)

Battle of Schellenberg

Given that you helped with the work at Wikipedia:Featured article review/Battle of Blenheim/archive1, would you be willing to take a look at Schellenberg, which was in the same war? It's another very old FA promotion that the URFA group isn't quite sure what to do with, and is looking for someone who is at least familiar with the topic matter to judge what kind of shape it is in. The hope is to avoid FAR if at all possible. Hog Farm _Talk 17:12, 2 April 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Dorking Cockerel

On 3 April 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dorking Cockerel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 10-foot-tall (3 m) chicken (pictured) stands on a roundabout in Dorking, Surrey? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dorking Cockerel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dorking Cockerel), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 3 April 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for another interesting sculpture DYK, an interesting read.  Spy-cicle💥  ^Talk? 17:17, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 9,770 views (814 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of April 2022 – nice work!

Possible help for a new Wikipedia editor

Hello! I am currently new to Wikipedia editing, having taken up a university course where we are encouraged to work on a stub article and turn it into a B- or C-class article. I have noticed that you are relatively active on here, and are an admin for the Biography WikiProject with a particular focus on civil engineers. I have chosen Peter Nicol Russell who was a Scottish/Australian engineer and philanthropist in the 1800's. If you had the chance, would you mind assisting me with providing some advice on the article via its talk page? I'm also looking for someone to review and grade the article per the Biography WikiProject guidelines if you (/you know anyone who) can help Many thanks!! Chasseur99 (talk) 07:37, 4 April 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – April 2022

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

Administrator changes

Firefly • Sdrqaz

Ad Orientem

Geschichte • Ryan Postlethwaite • Sabine's Sunbird • Wassupwestcoast

Interface administrator changes

Evad37

Guideline and policy news

• An RfC is open proposing a change to the minimum activity requirements for administrators.

Technical news

• Access to Special:RevisionDelete has been expanded to include users who have the deletelogentry and deletedhistory rights. This means that those in the Researcher user group and Checkusers who are not administrators can now access Special:RevisionDelete. The users able to view the special page after this change are the 3 users in the Researcher group, as there are currently no checkusers who are not already administrators. (T301928)
• When viewing deleted revisions or diffs on Special:Undelete a back link to the undelete page for the associated page is now present. (T284114)

Arbitration

• Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Procedures § Opening of proceedings has been updated to reflect current practice following a motion.
• A arbitration case regarding Skepticism and coordinated editing has been closed.
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Wikibreak

Unfortunately since the end of March I have been very busy in real life and have not had time to edit here. Hopefully this will change in the future and I will be back to writing articles. With apologies to Hog Farm and Chasseur99, I am unable to take on any commitments at the moment. All the best - 06:23, 14 April 2022 (UTC)

Thanks @Dumelow for acknowledging my request and not a problem at all! Hopefully we can collaborate in the future! Chasseur99 (talk) 10:37, 16 April 2022 (UTC)

New administrator activity requirement

The administrator policy has been updated with new activity requirements following a successful Request for Comment.

Beginning January 1, 2023, administrators who meet one or both of the following criteria may be desysopped for inactivity if they have:

1. Made neither edits nor administrative actions for at least a 12-month period OR
2. Made fewer than 100 edits over a 60-month period

Administrators at risk for being desysopped under these criteria will continue to be notified ahead of time. Thank you for your continued work.

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DYK nomination of Bald's eyesalve

Hello! Your submission of Bald's eyesalve at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 04:49, 17 April 2022 (UTC)

Precious

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The Bugle: Issue CLXXVIII, April 2022

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 military logistics and rebuilding Nagasaki

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May Women in Red events

Women in Red May 2022, Vol 8, Issue 5, Nos 214, 217, 227, 229, 230 Online events: New: Women in the Ancient World | British Overseas Territories Contest (Apr/May/Jun): Translation contest (second month) Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Wikimedia District of Columbia: 100 DC Women contest The Wikipedia Library: #1Lib1Ref Other ways to participate: Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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

Administrator changes

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• Following an RfC, a change has been made to the administrators inactivity policy. Under the new policy, if an administrator has not made at least 100 edits over a period of 5 years they may be desysopped for inactivity.
• Following a discussion on the bureaucrat's noticeboard, a change has been made to the bureaucrats inactivity policy.

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• The ability to undelete the associated talk page when undeleting a page has been added. This was the 11th wish of the 2021 Community Wishlist Survey.
• A public status system for WMF wikis has been created. It is located at https://www.wikimediastatus.net/ and is hosted separately to WMF wikis so in the case of an outage it will remain viewable.

Arbitration

• Remedy 2 of the St Christopher case has been rescinded following a motion. The remedy previously authorised administrators to place a ban on single-purpose accounts who were disruptively editing on the article St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine or related pages from those pages.

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The Bugle: Issue CXCIII, May 2022

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 a World War II summit and the American space program

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June events from Women in Red

Women in Red June 2022, Vol 8, Issue 6, Nos 214, 217, 227, 231, 232, 233 Online events: New: LGBTQ+ women | Greenland and the Faroes | Women in music Contest (Apr/May/Jun): Translation contest (third and last month) Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman Other ways to participate: Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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DYK for Bald's eyesalve

On 1 June 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bald's eyesalve, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Anglo-Saxons may have used a mixture of garlic, another Allium, wine, and bovine bile as an eye medicine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bald's eyesalve. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bald's eyesalve), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

—Kusma (talk) 00:04, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – June 2022

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

Administrator changes

Tamzin

Barek • Darkwind • Geometry guy • ProcseeBot • RoyBoy • Sean Whitton • Valereee • Visorstuff • WAvegetarian

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CheckUser changes

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Guideline and policy news

• Several areas of improvement collated from community member votes have been identified in the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement guidelines. The areas of improvement have been sent back for review and you are invited to provide input on these areas.

Technical news

• Administrators using the mobile web interface can now access Special:Block directly from user pages. (T307341)
• The IP Info feature has been deployed to all wikis as a Beta Feature. Any autoconfirmed user may enable the feature using the "IP info" checkbox under Preferences → Beta features. Autoconfirmed users will be able to access basic information about an IP address that includes the country and connection method. Those with advanced privileges (admin, bureaucrat, checkuser) will have access to extra information that includes the Internet Service Provider and more specific location.

Arbitration

• Remedy 2 of the Rachel Marsden case has been rescinded following a motion. The remedy previously authorised administrators to delete or reduce to a stub, together with their talk pages, articles related to Rachel Marsden when they violate Wikipedia's biographies of living persons policy.
• An arbitration case regarding WikiProject Tropical Cyclones has been closed.

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The Signpost: 26 June 2022

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Women in Red in July 2022

Women in Red July 2022, Vol 8, Issue 7, Nos 214, 217, 234, 235 Online events: New: Alphabet Run: A to B | Baltic States Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Women in Green's Good Article Editathon: July 2022 – Women and the Environment Other ways to participate: Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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The Bugle: Issue CXCIV, June 2022

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 and Nick-D look at four recent works

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

Administrator changes

AA • Gwalla • Ioeth • Laurascudder • Moriori (deceased) • Nat • Rfl

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Bureaucrat changes

Lee Vilenski

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Technical news

• user_global_editcount is a new variable that can be used in abuse filters to avoid affecting globally active users. (T130439)

Arbitration

• An arbitration case regarding conduct in deletion-related editing has been opened.

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• The New Pages Patrol queue has around 10,000 articles to be reviewed. As all administrators have the patrol right, please consider helping out. The queue is here. For further information on the state of the project, see the latest NPP newsletter.

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Sent by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:28, 10 July 2022 (UTC)

Red tabs

Hi, idle curiosity here, but what stopped your progress on List of British generals killed during the First World War? Good to see you back in action, too! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 18:49, 13 July 2022 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, thanks, good to be back! I stopped partly because of my usual lack of focus but also I had a concern over suitability (perhaps this listing was best served by the existing category system). At the time I started it there were no others of similar scope, but now I see we have List of U.S. general officers and flag officers killed in World War II and List of Russian generals killed during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine that have survived so perhaps time to reinvigorate efforts to get this to mainspace. I initially sourced the list entirely from Red Tabs but some kind editors made me aware of a couple of others not listed there; they need to be integrated into the list. There may be others, at some point I will try searching on the CWGC site to check. More than happy to work together on this one, if you are willing? - Dumelow (talk) 11:32, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

I admit that I'm not the best at identifying notability for list articles, but I assume having one complete book on the subject plus various wider works discussing general officer deaths (on the topic of lions led by donkeys etc) makes this one a good possibility. Note that I created list of British general officers killed in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the sources of which run on a similar basis. Would be happy to assist, depending of course on whether or not you agree! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 14:39, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

Yes, I think I've come round to the same opinion (just realised I started my list in 2014, what an age ago that feels!). I'm away from my copy of Red Tabs but I'm sure one of the main thrusts is of dispelling the myth of the chateau general, which would make some good material for the introductory paragraphs. Excellent work on the Napoleonic list, by the way. Will look to start checking the list against the CWGC but feel free to add whatever you like, especially on the background, I don't think I have much in the way of sources to hand - Dumelow (talk) 16:39, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

Will take a more in-depth look into what can be written shortly - as of right now my FWW knowledge is almost completely limited to what I learned while writing Roland Haig! A brief check seems to suggest that an overwhelming amount of recent work relies on that from Red Tabs. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 21:11, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXCVI, July 2022

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 Falklands War artillery and Nick-D on the Battle of the Ruhr

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Women in Red in August 2022

Women in Red August 2022, Vol 8, Issue 8, Nos 214, 217, 236, 237, 238, 239 Online events: New: Alphabet run: C and D | Indigenous women | Refugees | Comedians, Comics and other Performers Continuing: Climate (year-long initiative) | #1day1woman See also: Interwiki Women Collaboration focus on UEFA Women's Euro 2022, August 8–21 Other ways to participate: Join the conversations on our talkpage. Help us plan future events. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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DYK for Burnham Pier

On 29 July 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Burnham Pier, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 37-metre-long (121 ft) Burnham Pier is sometimes described as the United Kingdom's shortest? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Burnham Pier. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Burnham Pier), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 29 July 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Alf Lowe

On 31 July 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alf Lowe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Royal Navy boy seaman Alf Lowe was awarded the Albert Medal for Lifesaving for his actions during a 1948 sinking that killed 29 men? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alf Lowe. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alf Lowe), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Sarah Pike Conger

On 1 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sarah Pike Conger, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sarah Pike Conger (pictured) helped defend the international legations during the Boxer Rebellion by making sandbags and carrying supplies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sarah Pike Conger. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sarah Pike Conger), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 7,136 views (594.7 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of August 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 21:48, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

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• Eyewitness Wikimedian, Vinnytsia, Ukraine: War diary (part 3)

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DYK for Seven Natural Wonders of the UK

On 2 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Seven Natural Wonders of the UK, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a survey found that only 10 per cent of Britons had heard of all Seven Natural Wonders of the UK (one pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Seven Natural Wonders of the UK. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Seven Natural Wonders of the UK), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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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DYK for Windsor Street Gasworks

On 3 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Windsor Street Gasworks, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that three gasholders at the Windsor Street Gasworks were painted in the claret and blue colours of local football team Aston Villa? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Windsor Street Gasworks. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Windsor Street Gasworks), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

Administrators' newsletter – August 2022

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

Administrator changes

Valereee

Anthony Appleyard (deceased) • Capitalistroadster • Samsara

Guideline and policy news

• An RfC has been closed with consensus to add javascript that will show edit notices for editors editing via a mobile device. This only works for users using a mobile browser, so iOS app editors will still not be able to see edit notices.
• An RfC has been closed with the consensus that train stations are not inherently notable.

Technical news

• The Wikimania 2022 Hackathon will take place virtually from 11 August to 14 August.
• Administrators will now see links on user pages for "Change block" and "Unblock user" instead of just "Block user" if the user is already blocked. (T308570)

Arbitration

• The arbitration case request Geschichte has been automatically closed after a 3 month suspension of the case.

Miscellaneous

• You can vote for candidates in the 2022 Board of Trustees elections from 16 August to 30 August. Two community elected seats are up for election.
• Wikimania 2022 is taking place virtually from 11 August to 14 August. The schedule for wikimania is listed here. There are also a number of in-person events associated with Wikimania around the world.
• Tech tip: When revision-deleting on desktop, hold ⇧ Shift between clicking two checkboxes to select every box in that range.

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DYK for Desert Reconnaissance Battalion

On 6 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Desert Reconnaissance Battalion, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the majority of the members of the Israeli Desert Reconnaissance Battalion are Bedouin Arabs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Desert Reconnaissance Battalion. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Desert Reconnaissance Battalion), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Milk's gotta lotta bottle

On 8 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Milk's gotta lotta bottle, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that milk's gotta lotta bottle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Milk's gotta lotta bottle. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Milk's gotta lotta bottle), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 13,648 views (568.7 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of August 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 15:56, 9 August 2022 (UTC)

Hello! Your submission of Elver Eating World Championships at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! _{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 09:48, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Adolphe Smith Headingley

On 12 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Adolphe Smith Headingley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British writer Adolphe Smith Headingley popularised the singing of the socialist anthem "The Red Flag" to the tune of "O Tannenbaum" against the wishes of its lyricist? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adolphe Smith Headingley. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Adolphe Smith Headingley), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Adrian Becher

On 12 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Adrian Becher, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the First World War, Adrian Becher received his second Military Cross for leading the defence of a position for five days, despite having been buried by a shell explosion on the first day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adrian Becher. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Adrian Becher), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 12 August 2022 (UTC)

Disambiguation link notification for August 14

An automated process has detected that when you recently edited James Rorke, you added a link pointing to the disambiguation page Greytown.

(Opt-out instructions.) --DPL bot (talk) 09:16, 14 August 2022 (UTC)

Assistance with vandalism and abuse

Hello there, I'm sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you would be able to help me with an issue at the Cassiel and Sariel pages? A user called Leven cantrell has been continuously vandalising the page without end, alongside hurling abusive and racist language. Any assistance you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you. BlackDragonCasimir (talk) 06:41, 18 August 2022 (UTC)

Hi BlackDragonCasimir, sorry I haven't done much in the way of dispute resolution for many years and am well out of touch with many of our policies. However there are potential contraventions of WP:3RR and WP:NPA. Your best bet for a speedy and policy-compliant resolution is to report it at the Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard or the Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring sub-board - Dumelow (talk) 06:56, 18 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Man from Del Monte (advertising campaign)

On 25 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Man from Del Monte (advertising campaign), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the man from Del Monte never spoke on screen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Man from Del Monte (advertising campaign). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Man from Del Monte (advertising campaign)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

The Man from West London says Yes!

	The Golden Raspberry
	Once again you have impressed with your juicy prose and fruity quality. Arriba! Abajo! Andrew🐉(talk) 09:17, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Andrew, just getting back into the swing of things after a bit of a break. Have done a few advertising articles and was amazed we didn't have one for this - Dumelow (talk) 09:19, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

Welcome back. I was comparing a mate to Captain Birdseye the other day but he's already done. Here's a good list to work through if you run dry: The 100 Greatest TV Ads. Andrew🐉(talk) 09:30, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

Oh good shout. There's loads of good ones on there - Dumelow (talk) 09:53, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

Looking at that list more closely, I notice that it doesn't include the man from del Monte. But it's still good viewing though. Did you Know that Henry was a bitch!? Andrew🐉(talk) 18:52, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 17,071 views (711.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of August 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 04:42, 26 August 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Alice M. Hayes

On 27 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alice M. Hayes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British horse trainer Alice Hayes rode a zebra sidesaddle in the late 19th century? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alice Hayes. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alice M. Hayes), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 27 August 2022 (UTC)

August songs

Thank you for an unusual woman! Look at the church where I heard VOCES8. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:53, 30 August 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda Arendt, I stumbled across the story whilst searching for another Alice Hayes and thought it too interesting to pass up, shame the zebra photo didn't make the main page - Dumelow (talk) 06:36, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

I know the feeling, - my Thomanerchor image also didn't make it (yet). --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:22, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Bill Harkin

On 29 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bill Harkin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bill Harkin designed the original Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage, which was built from scaffolding and plastic sheeting? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bill Harkin. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bill Harkin), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Valereee (talk) 00:02, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Aquis Querquennis

On 29 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aquis Querquennis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Roman fort Aquis Querquennis periodically emerges from a reservoir? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aquis Querquennis. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Aquis Querquennis), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Valereee (talk) 00:02, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Youlgrave Waterworks

On 29 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Youlgrave Waterworks, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Youlgreave in Derbyshire is one of only a few villages in the United Kingdom to be supplied by its own private waterworks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Youlgrave Waterworks. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Youlgrave Waterworks), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Valereee (talk) 00:03, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CXCVII, August 2022

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ITN recognition for Man of the Hole

On 29 August 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Man of the Hole, 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. – Muboshgu (talk) 20:57, 29 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Rockwood & Company shipping department fire

On 30 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rockwood & Company shipping department fire, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1919 Rockwood & Company shipping department fire (location pictured) in New York City led to a flood of chocolate and butter sufficient to "float a rowboat for two blocks along Flushing Avenue"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rockwood & Company shipping department fire. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Rockwood & Company shipping department fire), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 30 August 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 6,050 views (504.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of August 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/they) 06:30, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Peter Corby

On 31 August 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Peter Corby, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Peter Corby's electric trouser press used technology designed for Concorde? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Peter Corby. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Peter Corby), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

Women in Red in September 2022

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ITN recognition for Charlbi Dean

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DYK for Barclays House

On 1 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barclays House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Barclays House in Poole, England, has been sinking since its construction in 1975? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barclays House. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Barclays House), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,553 views (462.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of August 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 06:12, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Dale Joseph Melczek

On 1 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Dale Joseph Melczek, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 03:27, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Golden logistics triangle

On 3 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Golden logistics triangle, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Office for National Statistics defines a golden logistics triangle in the English Midlands that lies within four hours driving distance of 90% of the British population? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Golden logistics triangle. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Golden logistics triangle), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Vanamonde 00:02, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Brian McMahon

I see that the proposed hook for the DYK for Brian McMahon (New Zealand Army officer) refers to his being named Anzac of the Year in 2010. It was actually 2011, as stated in the article itself, and for example in this story from the ODT. Otherwise, great work! Paora (talk) 08:11, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Paora, well spotted, must've been a typo. I've fixed it in the queue - Dumelow (talk) 18:17, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Good work finding the photo too, thanks - Dumelow (talk) 18:18, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Mary Noel Menezes

On 3 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Mary Noel Menezes, 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. PFHLai (talk) 09:09, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Assembly Rooms, Belfast

On 3 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Assembly Rooms, Belfast, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Assembly Rooms in Belfast, which housed a branch of the Belfast Banking Company for more than 100 years, were the venue for the court-martial of leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Assembly Rooms, Belfast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Assembly Rooms, Belfast), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Belfast Banking Company

On 3 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Belfast Banking Company, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Assembly Rooms in Belfast, which housed a branch of the Belfast Banking Company for more than 100 years, were the venue for the court-martial of leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Assembly Rooms, Belfast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Belfast Banking Company), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Zenno Rob Roy

On 3 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Zenno Rob Roy, 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. DatGuy^Talk_Contribs 15:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Antony Hodgkinson

On 4 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Antony Hodgkinson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Antony Hodgkinson danced so vigorously onstage with Nirvana at the 1992 Reading Festival that he gave himself whiplash? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Antony Hodgkinson. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Antony Hodgkinson), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 4 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,248 views (437.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 03:01, 5 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Brian McMahon (New Zealand Army officer)

On 4 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brian McMahon (New Zealand Army officer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that medical doctor Brian McMahon was named "ANZAC of the Year" in 2011? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brian McMahon (New Zealand Army officer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Brian McMahon (New Zealand Army officer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 4 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Don L. Lind

On 5 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Don L. Lind, which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 00:24, 5 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Chicago Radio

On 5 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chicago Radio, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Chicago Radio public address systems were used extensively by the pro-independence Indian National Congress during the British Raj? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chicago Radio. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Chicago Radio), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 5 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Elver Eating World Championships

On 6 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Elver Eating World Championships, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that no elvers (examples pictured) are eaten during the Elver Eating World Championships? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Elver Eating World Championships. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Elver Eating World Championships), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Rorke's Drift (video game)

On 6 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rorke's Drift (video game), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the player of a 1990 video game can recreate the 14.5-hour long Battle of Rorke's Drift in real time, controlling each of the 137 British defenders? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rorke's Drift (video game). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Rorke's Drift (video game)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 9,225 views (768.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 05:33, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Leutard of Vertus

On 6 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leutard of Vertus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 11th-century French peasant Leutard of Vertus is said to have preached heresy against the Catholic Church after dreaming his body had been invaded by bees that entered through his genitals? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leutard of Vertus. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leutard of Vertus), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,368 views (447.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 05:33, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Coroebus (horse)

On 6 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Coroebus (horse), which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 06:49, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Fauziyya Hassan

On 6 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Fauziyya Hassan, 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. Stephen 23:23, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Yang Yongsong

On 6 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Yang Yongsong, 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. Stephen 23:31, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Herbert Kohler Jr.

On 7 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Herbert Kohler Jr., 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. Stephen 06:03, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Galton Bridge

Hiya! You were a big help digging up a paper for the Old Exe Bridge a few years ago. I was wondering if you might be able to lay your hands on these two: "Birmingham Canal, England—a future unlocked by Telford" and "Thomas Telford's cast-iron bridges"? I'd be very much obliged! Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:03, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Hi HJ. Just started working on a bridge article myself (Dove Bridge just off the A50 between Stoke and Uttoxeter). I can send these, but are you in WP:Library? The ICE has tied up with them to grant access to the online library. I can actually get access to more articles through my WP:Library membership than my ICE membership! There's a paragraph on the bridge in "6. West Midlands and South Staffordshire". Civil Engineering Heritage Wales and West Central England.: 189–226. January 1986. doi:10.1680/cehwawce.25769.0006. also, but what it has to say might be covered by the other two - Dumelow (talk) 12:22, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Oh wow! I knew there was some good stuff in the Wikipedia Library but didn't realise it included the ICE Library! I can see myself spending many hours mining that for information on bridges! I actually have that book in front of me. I have the entire CEH series on my bookshelf; they're handy gazetteers for major engineering works (and a few obscure ones) even if they're not very detailed. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:42, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

And if you haven't discovered it yet, I'm in love with David McFetrich's Encyclopaedia of British Bridges; I've cited it in a few Wikipedia articles. I'm not sure I like the way it's organised (alphabetically by bridge name rather than geographically like the CEH series) but it has thousands of entries on all sorts of bridges (but apparently not yours; Brindley's aqueduct over over the same river is included though). HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 13:02, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Dove aqueduct

Not familiar with it, but will look for a copy, thanks for the recommendation. Brindley's Dove aqueduct is just downstream from the mediaeval Monks Bridge, River Dove, the article for which I wrote a couple of years ago, and very deserving of its own article. It has unusually low and shallow arches - Dumelow (talk) 13:12, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Monks Bridge is in there, though only four sentences. It's around £30 on Amazon if I remember rightly but well worth it. I might get round to the Dove Aqueduct at some point. Let's see where I get to with the Galton Bridge first! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 13:55, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Thanks, just ordered a copy (it's sitting at £19 now). Sure it'll come in useful for other articles as well, if only I had time to write them! - Dumelow (talk) 09:42, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

Hey, hope McFetrich is proving useful. If you have five minutes to cast an eye over the revamped Galton Bridge, I'd appreciate an expert's perspective! :) I'm quite pleased with it considering what it looked like a month ago! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:51, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

Hi HJ, looking good, especially starting almost from scratch. In my paperback of Man of Iron Galton bridge is discussed on p335, while you have it as p355. Possibly a typo? I could find absolutely no other improvements or changes to make to the article, which I think is certainly above GA in quality. Great work! - Dumelow (talk) 07:26, 6 October 2022 (UTC)

Good catch, thanks! It's a shame it only gets a brief mention but I suppose Telford was so prolific that a book covering all his projects in detail would be enormous! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 20:59, 6 October 2022 (UTC)

American services and supply in the Siegfried Line campaign

I have American services and supply in the Siegfried Line campaign up for review at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/American services and supply in the Siegfried Line campaign/archive2. If you have the time to take a look at it again, that would be greatly appreciated. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 23:35, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Platigliole Glacier

On 8 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Platigliole Glacier, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the melting of the Platigliole Glacier in Italy has revealed artefacts of the White War, including clothing and hay more than 100 years old? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Platigliole Glacier. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Platigliole Glacier), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 8 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Bronco Charlie Miller

On 8 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bronco Charlie Miller, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that elderly showman Bronco Charlie Miller would light matches, held in the mouths of Boy Scouts, using a 20-ft bull whip? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bronco Charlie Miller. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bronco Charlie Miller), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 8 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Brizlincote

On 9 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brizlincote, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brizlincote in Burton upon Trent, England, was formerly known as "Little Switzerland" for its charm and recreational use by locals? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brizlincote. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Brizlincote), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 9 September 2022 (UTC)

Nomination of Manal Cali for deletion

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Sportsfan 1234 (talk) 00:44, 11 September 2022 (UTC)

Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriage

Dear Dumelow, thanks for your work on this little page... Best wishes (Msrasnw (talk) 09:24, 14 September 2022 (UTC))

Hi Msrasnw, thanks for the message. I saw it pop up when you added a link from Death and state funeral of George VI, which I wrote last year. I'm hoping to write one for George V at some point too, to complete the monarchs since Victoria. Perhaps eventually all those listed at Template:State funerals in the United Kingdom, but they do take a bit of time to write! - Dumelow (talk) 09:35, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Irene Papas

On 14 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Irene Papas, which you recently nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Dumelow (talk) 10:54, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

per this and this Dumelow (talk) 10:54, 14 September 2022 (UTC)

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ITN recognition for Jack Charles (actor)

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ITN recognition for Fred Callaghan

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DYK for Empire Cinema, Blackpool

On 16 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Empire Cinema, Blackpool, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a job offer from the Empire Cinema saved science fiction writer John Russell Fearn from factory-based war work that "damned near killed [him]"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Empire Cinema, Blackpool. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Empire Cinema, Blackpool), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Vanamonde 00:03, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

Monday's DYK Q3

The Piper to the Sovereign will play a Lament at the funeral. (See eg this, this, this and this.) I reckon you could whip up an article for Paul Burns if you think him notable? JennyOz (talk) 14:37, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

Thanks JennyOz. I think probably a case could be made on notability, but somebody would be sure to say something given none of the other pipers have articles. On the basis that real life locations are generally safe, I've created and nominated Shaw Farm, Windsor, a royal farm that will be the start point for Monday's procession to Windsor Castle - Dumelow (talk) 16:41, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rommy Hunt Revson

On 17 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rommy Hunt Revson, 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. PFHLai (talk) 01:03, 17 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Eddie Butler (rugby union)

On 17 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Eddie Butler (rugby union), 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. PFHLai (talk) 23:00, 17 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriage

On 19 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriage, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a coffin carriage used in British state funerals (pictured) has been pulled by sailors since an incident at Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriage. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Royal Navy State Funeral Gun Carriage), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for State hearse

On 19 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article State hearse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Elizabeth II helped to design the state hearse used in her funeral? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/State Hearse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, State hearse), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 19 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Leverton & Sons

On 19 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leverton & Sons, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Leverton & Sons were given the coffin of Elizabeth II when they were appointed funeral directors to the Royal Household in 1991? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leverton & Sons. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Leverton & Sons), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 19 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Shaw Farm, Windsor

On 19 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shaw Farm, Windsor, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that today's funeral procession of Elizabeth II to Windsor Castle will start at the gate to Shaw Farm? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shaw Farm, Windsor. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shaw Farm, Windsor), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 19 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Raid on Kronstadt

On 20 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Raid on Kronstadt, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 48 of the 55 British participants in the August 1919 raid on Kronstadt received gallantry medals or were mentioned in despatches? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Raid on Kronstadt. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Raid on Kronstadt), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 20 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 13,004 views (541.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 05:44, 21 September 2022 (UTC)

September songs

Thank you for that and other! Chamber music pictured today: Spannungen --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:13, 21 September 2022 (UTC)

travel and strings sound --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:54, 26 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Robert Williams (architect)

On 22 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert Williams (architect), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the shop in Cairo designed by Robert Williams for the Davis Bryan Company became a site of "pilgrimage for all Welsh travellers" to Egypt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Williams (architect). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Robert Williams (architect)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for John Davies Bryan

On 22 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Davies Bryan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the shop in Cairo designed by Robert Williams for the Davis Bryan Company became a site of "pilgrimage for all Welsh travellers" to Egypt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Williams (architect). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Davies Bryan), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 22 September 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Liam Holden

On 22 September 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Liam Holden, 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. Anarchyte (talk) 17:20, 23 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Cowbridge Girls School

On 26 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cowbridge Girls School, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Cowbridge Girls School, built in 1896, was unusual for its time in providing a science laboratory for the students? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cowbridge Girls School. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Cowbridge Girls School), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 26 September 2022 (UTC)

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The Bugle: Issue CXCVIII, September 2022

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 Australian military leadership and Nick-D on the First Crusade's Byzantine connection

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DYK for Langley Hawkins murder case

On 27 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Langley Hawkins murder case, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a European settler in Kenya who tortured a black employee to death in 1920 was sentenced to just two years' imprisonment? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Langley Hawkins murder case. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Langley Hawkins murder case), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Vanamonde 00:02, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 20,527 views (855.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 02:20, 28 September 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Frank Goadby

On 29 September 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Frank Goadby, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Frank Goadby said to have served on 44 committees after his retirement from the British Army? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Frank Goadby. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Frank Goadby), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

~ ONUnicorn^{(Talk|Contribs)}problem solving 04:39, 29 September 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Dove Bridge

On 1 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dove Bridge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 17th-century freemason and alchemist Elias Ashmole attempted to invoke the spirits at the mediaeval Dove Bridge? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dove Bridge. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Dove Bridge), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:39, 1 October 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Barney McMahon

On 2 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barney McMahon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during his first air-sea rescue mission with the Irish Air Corps, Barney McMahon landed to refuel with a mixture of petrol and paraffin, filtered through a pair of tights? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barney McMahon. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Barney McMahon), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 2 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Gill and Coote v El Vino Co Ltd

On 3 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gill and Coote v El Vino Co Ltd, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that until a 1982 legal decision, women were not permitted to stand at the bar at El Vino in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gill and Coote v El Vino Co Ltd. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Gill and Coote v El Vino Co Ltd), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 3 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Akissi Kouamé

On 4 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Akissi Kouamé, 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. Dumelow (talk) 11:48, 4 October 2022 (UTC)

per this and this

ITN recognition for Dan Wieden

On 5 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Dan Wieden, 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. PFHLai (talk) 00:00, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Shigeki Tanaka

On 7 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Shigeki Tanaka, which you nominated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Spencer^T•C 04:15, 7 October 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for East African Mounted Rifles

On 11 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article East African Mounted Rifles, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the First World War the East African Mounted Rifles (pictured) sometimes painted stripes on their horses to camouflage them as zebras? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/East African Mounted Rifles. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, East African Mounted Rifles), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 17,350 views (722.9 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of October 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 04:07, 12 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Watts and Betchart murder case

On 11 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Watts and Betchart murder case, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lenient sentencing of two Europeans convicted in 1918 after the death of a black man in the East Africa Protectorate led to inquiries from the British Colonial Office? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Watts and Betchart murder case. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Watts and Betchart murder case), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 11 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for John Giffard (police officer)

On 14 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Giffard (police officer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Giffard, of Chillington Hall, was described as "arguably Britain's most aristocratic policeman" in 2004? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Giffard (police officer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Giffard (police officer)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,195 views (432.9 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of October 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 06:00, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

John Giffard

I found this URL which said that John Giffard is adopted. Can you check the original source? GZWDer (talk) 14:51, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

Oh, good find GZWDer. It didn't come up in my search of the 'Times back archive as the announcement didn't have his full name just "John William" son of "Mr and Mrs Peter Giffard". The Christening was at Brompton for some reason but its presumably the same man as the date is right. One of his god parents was Airey Neave, interestingly enough. Another was "Miss Gandar Dower", presumably some relation of Eric Gandar Dower. Will add to the article - Dumelow (talk) 15:51, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Denis Mann

On 15 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Denis Mann, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Scottish glass artist Denis Mann has made the winner's trophy for every series of the British game show Mastermind, which started in 1972? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Denis Mann. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Denis Mann), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for John Spender

On 15 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article John Spender, 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. Stephen 22:13, 15 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Allan Wood

On 16 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Allan Wood, 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. Stephen 01:22, 16 October 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for John Hemsley

On 18 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Hemsley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British Army brigadier John Hemsley and his wife set a record time for travel by car from Cape Town to London in 1983? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Hemsley. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Hemsley), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 18 October 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 5,213 views (434.4 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of October 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 01:58, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

British generals

Hi, I'm currently having a look to see if I can add any more images to the list. I note that per this, Randle Barnett Barker should have a usable image in vol. 10 of The War Illustrated, but I can't seem to find an open copy of anything above vol. 9. Any ideas? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:44, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Scratch that. As these things go, as soon as sending that message I've found it..! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:55, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, was just about to reply to say whoever uploaded it to the IWM got the volume wrong (it's page 208 of Volume 7, but sounds like you found it anyway) - Dumelow (talk) 11:57, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Coincidentally I was thinking about digging out Red Tabs and getting to work on the text of the list article. Potentially as something for DYK on 11 November or Remembrance Sunday (I've just submitted an article for a war memorial and am working on a French general that I might also ask to run on those days) - Dumelow (talk) 12:00, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Sounds good. I also thought they'd gotten the volume wrong, but it turns out that they used this, the reprinted "deluxe" version, which has completely different volumes! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:03, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

The War Illustrated lists Brigadier-General Francis John De Gex here. He doesn't seem to be included in Bloody Red Tabs, and a little googling suggests he may have died of illness or wounds while serving as Commandant, Rouen. Also Major-General Richard Hutton Davies who committed suicide, listed here. Not sure what your inclusion requirements are? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:08, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Yes, there are others who died during the war and are listed by the CWGC. I think I will include them in the list (and change it to "list of British generals who died during the First World War") for completeness. Will take a bit of work though - Dumelow (talk) 18:36, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Right. Have finally reached a lull in other projects and will have a go filling in some myself, if you don't mind. Do you have any thoughts on how the list is organised? It loads in in no seemingly logical order, and I note that other similar lists provide separate tables for each rank of man killed. Also possible to organise by year. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 18:42, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

No real preference, though I suppose by rank perhaps. This search at the CWGC should give you all the generals they consider to have died during the war (and includes ones not listed by Davis, which I think are generally non-battle related deaths), though it also picks up men who served as "general servants" which you'll have to disregard! - Dumelow (talk) 18:48, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Have created an initial list of the lieutenant-generals for your edification. Think changing "died of wounds" to "wounds received" works better, considering the header is already "cause of death". Also, I see your note about Henry Normand MacLaurin, but don't think he ever served in the British Army? Others that I don't think ever served in the British Army such as William Holmes are already listed. Am I missing something, or is this list a little more international than promised? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:43, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Sorry, have been away for a few days. I like your list of lt-gens, agree with the cause of death changes. Hopefully I'll get time tonight to finish the text from Red Tabs and add page numbers to the list refs - Dumelow (talk) 11:17, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

Not sure what to about the nationality issue. I am leaning towards extending the scope to all British Empire generals, as that seems to be the definition used by Davis and Maddocks and the CWGC. What do you think? - Dumelow (talk) 11:19, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

If Red Tabs includes all British-esqe generals in their list, then this one should do the same. If they do, then that means there's little difficulty with the other CWGC casualties; we just add all of them! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 18:51, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

I've started adding the CWGC generals, there's a lot as it includes those died of accident/illness on active service not related to active duty including those who died post-war. It might be worth introducing a colouring or something to indicate those listed in Red Tabs as died directly related to the war. I hummed and harred a bit on whether to add the Surgeons-General listed on the CWGC, I've included them for now as the ones I checked seemed to hold general officer ranks in the various medical corps (I didn't include the navy surgeons-general) - Dumelow (talk) 18:54, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

Assume you're not including the post-war ones? The end of the war would be a useful solid boundary. I agree that a colour might be useful (perhaps a shade over the name, similar to Order of battle at the Battle of the Nile?) in differentiating between those who died any which way and those who were killed as a result of action. I'll try and get some of the CWGC ones you're adding into tables soon. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:31, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

I've split them into a section for now. I like the shading on the Nile article, though I think per Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Accessibility it'd need a symbol (such as †) as well - Dumelow (talk) 21:05, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

Rather than going into detail "heart attack", "meningitis" etc. I was thinking just to go with "illness", we can then have a limited number of causes of death to keep it simple, perhaps: "killed in action", "wounds received", "drowned", "illness", "accident"? - Dumelow (talk) 13:02, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

Agree with keeping it simple. Perhaps brackets afterwards if a specific case needs further explanation. E.g. I think the Edgar William Cox drowning has also been viewed as a suicide. Also, would not Kitchener's death count as "killed in action"? It's not like it was accidental drowning, he was sailing on a warship in a time of war. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:05, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

Perhaps even simpler. Omit the drowning category and class those by enemy action as killed in action and the others as "accident". Agree on Cox, unusual case that deserves a little further explanation - Dumelow (talk) 20:19, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Younoussi Touré

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ITN recognition for Charlie Smithgall

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ITN recognition for Valery Rubakov

On 21 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Valery Rubakov, 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. Dumelow (talk) 06:12, 21 October 2022 (UTC)

Per this and this

Sorry I missed posting your credits for this one, best wishes. Stephen 21:09, 21 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Tullio Pozzan

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ITN recognition for May Blood, Baroness Blood

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DYK for Cloghan Castle (County Cork)

On 22 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cloghan Castle (County Cork), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the collapse of Cloghan Castle in County Cork, Ireland, was said to have been caused by the barking of a ghostly black dog? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cloghan Castle (County Cork). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Cloghan Castle (County Cork)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 22 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas Herbert Elliot Jackson

On 23 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Herbert Elliot Jackson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kenyan coffee farmer "Pinkie" Jackson amassed Africa's largest collection of native butterflies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Herbert Elliot Jackson. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas Herbert Elliot Jackson), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Valereee (talk · contribs) 12:03, 23 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Sir Frank Price

On 24 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sir Frank Price, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sir Frank Price, a former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, grew up in the city's slums and left school at the age of 14? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sir Frank Price. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sir Frank Price), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Vanilla Beane

On 25 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Vanilla Beane, 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. PFHLai (talk) 22:24, 25 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Grimethorpe Hall

On 26 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Grimethorpe Hall, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the abandoned 17th-century Grimethorpe Hall in South Yorkshire, England, has been proposed as a potential new headquarters for the Grimethorpe Colliery Band? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Grimethorpe Hall. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Grimethorpe Hall), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Richard Thomas Glyn

On 26 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Richard Thomas Glyn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hoof of Richard Thomas Glyn's horse is used as an ashtray by officers of the Royal Regiment of Wales? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard Thomas Glyn. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Richard Thomas Glyn), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

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Vanilla Beane ITN nomination

Thanks for noticing and nominating Vanilla Beane for a RD posting in ITN. I know it's Wikipedia's article now but it still feels good for someone to notice and nominate an article I started. (And I think the first one that was on the main page.) Skynxnex (talk) 23:47, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

Hi Skynxnex, no problem at all. It's a good little article. If you create any more articles for recently deceased people please do nominate them at ITN yourself. It's a relatively low bar to pass and good to see fresh content on the main page - Dumelow (talk) 05:51, 27 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Hans von Guretzky-Cornitz

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DYK for Charles de Tricornot de Rose

On 28 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles de Tricornot de Rose, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the "father of French fighter aircraft" (pictured) became interested in flying whilst suspended from the French Army following a court-martial? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles de Tricornot de Rose. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Charles de Tricornot de Rose), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 28 October 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 11,296 views (941.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of October 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 01:48, 29 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Rieko Kodama

On 28 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Rieko Kodama, 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. Stephen 00:06, 28 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Willmer House

On 29 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Willmer House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "one of the finest cut brick façades" in the United Kingdom has been partially obscured by scaffolding for four years, as funds are raised for its repair? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Willmer House. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Willmer House), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 29 October 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 7,288 views (607.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of October 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 01:12, 30 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Canton Coolie Corps

On 30 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Canton Coolie Corps, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that recruitment to the British Canton Coolie Corps suffered due to false rumours that men would be used as human shields in the Second Opium War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Canton Coolie Corps. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Canton Coolie Corps), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 30 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Andriy Kovalchuk

On 30 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Andriy Kovalchuk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Major-General Andriy Kovalchuk (pictured), commander of the 2022 Ukrainian southern counteroffensive, met his wife, a fellow officer, when she chastised him for wearing an unpolished belt buckle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Andriy Kovalchuk. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Andriy Kovalchuk), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 30 October 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for Farquhar Wilkinson

On 30 October 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Farquhar Wilkinson, 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. PFHLai (talk) 14:06, 30 October 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Windham William Sadler

On 31 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Windham William Sadler, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Windham William Sadler (pictured) made the first crossing of the Irish Sea by balloon in 1817, five years after his father had failed to achieve the same feat? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Windham William Sadler. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Windham William Sadler), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 31 October 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for Regent Cinema, Deal

On 31 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Regent Cinema, Deal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Halloween-themed protest was held at the former Regent Cinema (pictured), urging the owners to "raise [it] from the dead"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Regent Cinema, Deal. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Regent Cinema, Deal), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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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ITN recognition for Filep Karma

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Per this and this

DYK for Elephant of Henry III

On 2 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Elephant of Henry III, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the elephant of Henry III (pictured), which arrived in England in 1255, was the first to set foot in that country since the Roman invasion of Britain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Elephant of Henry III. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Elephant of Henry III), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 10,645 views (887.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of November 2022 – nice work!

theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (she/her) 19:51, 3 November 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Calais Conference (July 1915)

On 3 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Calais Conference (July 1915), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that at the Calais Conference of July 1915 both the British and French thought they had persuaded the other to support their opposing war strategies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Calais Conference (July 1915). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Calais Conference (July 1915)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 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.

~ ONUnicorn^{(Talk|Contribs)}problem solving 00:03, 3 November 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Mo Drake

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DYK for 1914 Kenwood House ball

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DYK for Declaration of Sainte-Adresse

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DYK for Burton upon Trent war memorial

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Bravo! Cracking and informative. Cielquiparle (talk) 09:16, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Cielquiparle, it was a pleasure to write! - Dumelow (talk) 13:33, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

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November songs

Thank you for a great article! I searched in vain for a period of creation in the lead. Please ad something there, for us ignorants who don't recognise the style by the image. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:51, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda Arendt, was a fun article to write and I am lucky enough to have seen it a few times. I've added the dating to the lead, thanks for the suggestion - Dumelow (talk) 13:55, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Thanksgiving in the U.S. - Bach said it in music for peace --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:44, 24 November 2022 (UTC)

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Just to say it was a most interesting article to read and review. More please. Ceoil (talk) 02:11, 25 November 2022 (UTC)

Generals

You archived the thread mid-way through me adding to it!
Have continued organising the tables; started shortening long names (mostly removing middle names) to increase readability. A couple of queries you might be able to help with though:

• Hoghton is down as "poisoned", do we have any context for this? I'm not sure what to put him down as
• Are you aware of any good sources for brigade names? We seem to be moving between "[Number] (Infantry) Brigade" and "[Number] Brigade" for infantry brigades, and I'm not sure if one is more accurate than the other or if something else is at play with the names

Thanks, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 18:45, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Hoghton's covered in Red Tabs, he was one of many died after eating herbs gathered during the Siege of Kut to relieve their hunger. Perhaps "accident"? Sorry, not done much on the generals recently, but will try to dive back in. Don't really know much about the brigade names, I'll probably have used whatever was stated in Red Tabs. Going by the precedent of British infantry brigades of the First World War we can probably do away with "(Infantry)"- Dumelow (talk) 19:10, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Will edit names as suggested. Thoughts on adding a column for branch, as I did here? I'm trying to name the units as accurately as possible, e.g. "1st Division" rather than "1st Australian Division", and it might be a useful way to make the officer's nationality/situation clear. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 19:18, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Sure thing, looks like it'll solve that issue - Dumelow (talk) 20:31, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Have almost finished turning the entries into list format, left blank spaces where I'm unsure or the source doesn't say. If you'd like to help fill some of those in..! Also, been seeing what kind of non-table images could be used and have added two CWGC graves. Images such as this, this, and this also exist; what do you think? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 00:00, 23 November 2022 (UTC)

Looking good. I've filled what gaps I can down to (and including) the major-generals and found a few more portraits. Will keep plugging away. I like the funeral photos, really interesting to see the cemeteries in war time - Dumelow (talk) 13:40, 23 November 2022 (UTC)

Couple of queries here:

• We've got Thomas Pakenham, 5th Earl of Longford dying while in command of 2nd Mounted Brigade, but the 2nd South Midland Mounted Brigade article lists Longford as in command of that instead at his death?
• CWGC has Thomas Stanton Lambert as a brigadier-general, but the article on him has him as a temporary major-general and substantive colonel? Also, what was your criteria for creating this list of post-armistice deaths, because it looks like Lambert (and at least one other, Hanway Robert Cumming) was rather killed in the Irish War of Independence.

Thanks again for the work you're putting in here, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:04, 26 November 2022 (UTC)

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November songs

Thank you for another good one, featured also on Portal:Germany. Opera and Advent choral music on my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:35, 28 November 2022 (UTC)

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Zulu War forts

Hey, just letting you know I've created a stub of Fort Pearson. 𝕱𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖎𝖆 (talk) 03:57, 29 November 2022 (UTC)

Hi Ficaia, good work. I'll try to see what I can add tonight. A good general resource is Laband's Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars which lists about fifty forts - Dumelow (talk) 06:19, 29 November 2022 (UTC)

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ITN recognition for Clare Marx

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Your GA nomination of Coldbath Fields riot

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ITN recognition for Allan Wright (farmer)

On 2 December 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article Allan Wright (farmer), 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. PFHLai (talk) 07:13, 2 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Bernard Pitt

On 5 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bernard Pitt, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a study of Anglo-Saxon literature begun by Bernard Pitt (pictured) in 1914 was completed by a colleague after Pitt was killed in the First World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bernard Pitt. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bernard Pitt), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 5 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Jack Emanuel

On 6 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jack Emanuel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Australian official Jack Emanuel was awarded the George Cross in 1971 after being stabbed to death whilst trying to resolve a land dispute with the Tolai people of New Guinea? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jack Emanuel. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jack Emanuel), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

~ ONUnicorn^{(Talk|Contribs)}problem solving 00:02, 6 December 2022 (UTC)

Sir Ernest William Charles Bradfield

Hi Dumelow, hope all is well. I'm going to be working on an article about Lieutenant-General Sir Ernest Bradfield in the coming week or so, and wondered if you'd like to contribute toward it? It seems he was a major influence on the creation of the Indian Army Medical Corps. Most definitely a DYK in it I think! StickyWicket (talk) 23:18, 6 December 2022 (UTC)

Hi StickyWicket, certainly. Give me a ping when you've started the article. His memoirs were apparently entitled Unimportant Story! - Dumelow (talk) 06:50, 7 December 2022 (UTC)

Very humble of Bradfield to title his memoirs as such, his story is hardly Unimportant! I have created an article here. StickyWicket (talk) 10:46, 8 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Durham police mast

On 7 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Durham police mast, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Durham police mast was designed to be slender to minimise the impact on views of Durham Cathedral? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Durham police mast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Durham police mast), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 7 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Calais Conference (December 1915)

On 8 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Calais Conference (December 1915), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 4 December 1915 agreement by French prime minister Aristide Briand (pictured) with a British proposal to evacuate the Salonika front almost led to the collapse of his government? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Calais Conference (December 1915). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Calais Conference (December 1915)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 8 December 2022 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue CC, December 2022

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Your GA nomination of Coldbath Fields riot

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Your GA nomination of Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander

The article Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander 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:Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander and Talk:Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander/GA1 for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 21:44, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Regarding WP:ERRORS reports...

Hey, I just noticed that you are actually an admin. You know, you're allowed to make corrections all by yourself. The errors page is to get the attention of an admin to fix an error because one cannot oneself. Since you can yourself, you don't need to get another admin to do it. --Jayron32 17:24, 13 December 2022 (UTC)

Hi Jayron32. I do make changes, usually to delete from the templates uncited stuff currently on the main page, but prefer to at least get a second opinion and give people chance to fix or replace the article. I do also fix articles by rescuing dead links, adding references etc. where it is relatively easy to do so. However there is a limited amount of time I can dedicate to this and my primary focus is content creation. I only recently started looking at the main page content when I realised how much of it wasn't within guidelines, particularly POTD, OTD and FL. Compliance with WP:V is a major problem - if readers can't trust information we have actually selected to feature on the main page then it is a poor advert for the rest of the project. Thankyou for all you do to action the reports, I know it is an unending task (but it shouldn't be if whoever writes the info actually checks it) - Dumelow (talk) 17:53, 13 December 2022 (UTC)

Indeed, and there's a very useful additional benefit that it's clear to all quite how many errors there are in the templates every day, and a faint hope that those preparing the various sections might take note and check things more thoroughly themselves going forward. If Dumelow wasn't doing this task (which The Rambling Man also used to do on a daily basis), there would be numerous errors going live every day and nobody would even know about it.  — Amakuru (talk) 16:08, 14 December 2022 (UTC)

My only point was that Dumelow could spend the same effort and just fix the template directly. Fixing errors never requires prior approval, and as he has the requisite user permissions to edit through full protection, it has the same effect as asking other admins to do it for him, with the added benefit of getting done sooner. Reports from non-admins, as TRM used to do on the regular, are of course much appreciated. But if someone is already an admin themselves, there's no benefit (and indeed the drawback of making someone else do the work, and the lost time of it not getting done promptly) of reporting rather than just fixing it. That was my main point. --Jayron32 13:25, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

In thanks for your hard work...

	The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
	For your exceptional work recently checking and reporting main-page errors, here is a barnstar. Readers deserve to have accurate and properly verified information when they view the main page, and I hope you'll be able to continue doing this.  — Amakuru (talk) 16:14, 14 December 2022 (UTC)

Thanks Amakuru, I'm glad there's a few of us trying to keep up standards. Some of the stuff coming through is frankly shocking; I hadn't realised how badly we missed TRM's work in this area - Dumelow (talk) 15:32, 15 December 2022 (UTC)

Just adding my thanks and appreciation for your work on ERRORS recently. Happy holidays, Eddie891 ^Talk _Work 13:10, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Wilhelm Werner

On 15 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wilhelm Werner, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wilhelm Werner fled to Brazil to avoid prosecution for the 1917 murders of the crew of the SS Torrington but returned to Germany and became an SS officer on Heinrich Himmler's staff? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wilhelm Werner. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Wilhelm Werner), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 15 December 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 26,070 views (1,086.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of December 2022 – nice work!

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DYK for SS Torrington

On 15 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article SS Torrington, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wilhelm Werner fled to Brazil to avoid prosecution for the 1917 murders of the crew of the SS Torrington but returned to Germany and became an SS officer on Heinrich Himmler's staff? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wilhelm Werner. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, SS Torrington), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 15 December 2022 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 26,070 views (1,086.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of December 2022 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 05:41, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

December songs

happy new year

Thank you for two more DYK featured on Portal:Germany! My talk has a DYK that was planned for 22 November, and now a choir pic of "our" concert last Sunday, likely to become next year's lead image on my user page. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:38, 15 December 2022 (UTC)

Good stuff, I've got an American Civil War article I'm quite please with coming up for a Christmas Day DYK appearance but there'll be a few more German articles too, I'm in a bit of a First World War vein at the moment - Dumelow (talk) 15:30, 15 December 2022 (UTC)

Thank you! Enjoy the season, dreaming of peace! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:23, 20 December 2022 (UTC)

Today, pictured, the soprano of our choral concert of the year. More in the context: User talk:Gerda Arendt#DYK for Talia Or, in case of interest. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:40, 26 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Robert Palmer (British writer)

On 16 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert Palmer (British writer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a football injury saved Robert Palmer (pictured) from being besieged at Kut, but he died serving with the relief expedition? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Palmer (British writer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Robert Palmer (British writer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Hannyngton

Have some difficulties re Hannyngton. His command seems to have changed through the East African campaign, from variously numbered East African brigades to the eponymous Hanforce. Also, some sources describe him as a temporary brig-gen, but this medal card apparently has him as a major-gen. Thoughts? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:43, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

I can't seem to get any link to that page to actually work once pasted here, which is a bit weird. The record number is WO 372/9/1308 if you want to look. Having checked the record, it definitely does say "Indian Army. Maj Gen". Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:22, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

I think you had an extraneous "|" in the link, this link works (for me at least). Very strange, the medal card preview certainly has "Indian Army Maj Gen" written on it. There's a second medal card for him here that also says "Maj Gen (T)", presumably indicating it was a temporary rank. Will see if I can dig anything out from elsewhere - Dumelow (talk) 17:40, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Yep, was a temporary rank from 20 January to 25 February 1917 only per the Gazette, guess its recorded on his medal card as it states "highest rank held" - Dumelow (talk) 17:54, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

His command of 3rd East African Brigade definitely followed command of the 2nd (page 231). Hanforce looks to have come later (from what I can tell from [http://ww1lit.nsms.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/exhibits/show/helenthomas-u4igjb/13 this book) so should probably be his last command - Dumelow (talk) 18:13, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Thanks for that. Not sure I've got a good enough source to say what, if anything, he was commanding at the time of his death though. On a different note, any ideas why Deputy Surgeon General (which I'm equating to maj gen) John Henderson is on the CWGC? Per this obituary he retired in 1888! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 19:14, 16 December 2022 (UTC)

Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, thanks for your recent additions. I think it's now as complete as we can make it. I'll look to move it to main space shortly, unless you have any objections? - Dumelow (talk) 09:43, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

Agreed. I expect further research could provide more information for the background writing, but it's perfectly good as is. We'd briefly discussed adding colour coding to the article (at least to denote those officers present in Red Tabs), thoughts on that as a cherry on top? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:46, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

Yes, I think that would be useful. Will keep my eye out for more background sources, I'm a little uncomfortable with it being etirely sourced to Red Tabs, although it is the definitive work - Dumelow (talk) 11:53, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

An attempt has been made(!). Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:24, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Fort Pearson

On 17 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fort Pearson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War a British soldier committed suicide by throwing himself off the 300-foot-high (90 m) cliffs at Fort Pearson (depicted)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fort Pearson. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fort Pearson), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

ITN recognition for HTMS Sukhothai

On 19 December 2022, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article HTMS Sukhothai, which you recently nominated and substantially updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Dumelow (talk) 21:05, 19 December 2022 (UTC)

Per this and this

Happy Holidays!

I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new Year. Best regards RV (talk) 08:19, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

Thankyou RV and all the very best to you too - Dumelow (talk) 11:09, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander

The article Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander for comments about the article, and Talk:Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander/GA1 for the nomination. 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 ChristieBot, on behalf of Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 10:21, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Morgan's Christmas Raid

On 25 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Morgan's Christmas Raid, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Christmas Raid carried out by Confederate brigadier general John Hunt Morgan captured 1,800 Union soldiers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Morgan's Christmas Raid. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Morgan's Christmas Raid), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

		Happy Holidays
		Hello, I wish you the very best during the holidays. And I hope you have a very happy 2023! Bruxton (talk) 17:28, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Thankyou Bruxton, and all the very best to you and yours for the festive period! - Dumelow (talk) 10:16, 26 December 2022 (UTC)

Women in Red January 2023

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Marescaux

Marescaux is an interesting story, is it not? Query here. Per this he died of cerebral hemorrhage brought about by the constant bombing of Dunkirk while he was Colonel COmmandant, Dunkirk. Does this count as illness or wounds received? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:22, 28 December 2022 (UTC)

Yes, was thinking he would be an interesting subject for an article! I'd go with wounds received for that, I think - Dumelow (talk) 15:27, 28 December 2022 (UTC)

Have added as such. Agree that he needs an article, would be happy to pitch in although my FWW experience is pretty thin! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:02, 28 December 2022 (UTC)

Have made a start on an article for him here. A distressing amount of Navy List being used so far; if you happen to come across any accounts of particular stories from his service they'd be great to include. It's mostly plain facts right now, although I've more to add. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:01, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Good stuff, I've added a bit more. Think that's all I can add. Probably wants a bit of tidying up and breaking into more sections but other than that probably good to go! - Dumelow (talk) 18:24, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Thanks very much for your additions, have created the article. One bit of information that eludes me is his first command as a commander. OR shows that it was HMS Gleaner between 1896 and 1897, but I can't find an RS to back me up! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 21:00, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Strange, the Times of 14 December 1896 has him as a lt-cmdr and captaining HMS Hussar (1894) on trials? - Dumelow (talk) 22:08, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

The same paper of 22 Feb 1897 has him captaining the Hussar in the Mediterranean. Possibly your source is mistaken? - Dumelow (talk) 22:10, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Yes, just saw that one. The Times of 19 November however has the following:

"Gerald C. A. Marascaux, to the Gleaner, in command when relieved by the Hussar, Cuthbert G. Chapman, to the Hussar, in command when relieved by the Gleaner"

Definitely a connection between the two ships but honestly that sentence has done more to confuse me than anything else! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 22:16, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Ah, I think I understand. Marescaux took the Hussar out to the Med, where she was taken over by Chapman and Marecaux brought the Gleaner back? - Dumelow (talk) 22:18, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Indeed. Threw a bunch of Times reports together to piece it out. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 22:40, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Realised that IWM holds an image of Marescaux here. I'm aware that lots of IWM images are usable on commons/wikipedia, but have never done it myself. Any idea whether this can be used? (there's a whole series of portraits of him on the NPG, but we've got to wait another 6 years to use those!) Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:57, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

It'd be PD if it was taken by a British government photographer but the back indicates that it was purchased from the studio of Elliott & Fry. It doesn't give the name of the photographer but it is potentially still in copyright. It's part of the "Bond of Sacrifice" collection which was made with a view to publishing short biographies of all officers killed in the war. Because of the number killed they didn't get beyond the first two volumes (1914 and Jan-Jun 1915) but by virtue of date of publication they are now fair game and a handy source of info and photos of those killed in the early war (I have both volumes on my bookshelf) - Dumelow (talk) 16:18, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Ah well, only six years to go then..! Out of interest, does Bond of Sacrifice have a piece/image on Gordon Chesney Wilson? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:46, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Certainly, the text is as follows:

Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon Chesney Wilson, MVO, Commanding the Royal Horse Guards, who was killed in action on the 6th November, 1914, was the eldest son of Sir Samuel Wilson, M.P., and was born on the 3rd August, 1865. He joined the Royal Horse Guards from the Militia in May, 1887, becoming Lieutenant in De- comber, 1888, and Captain in November, 1894. He took part in the South African War, during which he was on the Staff as A.D.C. to Major-General Baden-Powell, Commanding the Mafeking Frontier Forces from August, 1899, to May, 1900, and A.D.C. to the same officer after appointment as Major-General, South Africa, from May to July, 1900. He was present at the defence of Mafeking, including actions of the 26th December, 1899, and 12th May, 1900. He was twice mentioned in Despatches ("London Gazette," 8th February and 10th September, 1901), and received the Queen's medal with three clasps. He was promoted Major in January, 1908: Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel in October, 1907: and succeeded to the command of his regiment as Lieutenant-Colonel in October, 1911. Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson married, in 1891, Lady Sarah Isabella Augusta, sixth daughter of the seventh Duke of Marlborough, and left no issue.

Citation would be Clutterbuck, L. A.; Dooner, W.T.; Denison, C.A. (1917). The Bond of Sacrifice. London: Cranford Press. pp. 448–449.. The image isn't great but I've uploaded it - Dumelow (talk) 17:52, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

The bios aren't usually very in depth but more than happy to supply any others if there's ones you're interested in (or you come across articles without images) - Dumelow (talk) 17:53, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Thanks very much for that, that's the first definitive date I've seen for his taking command of the regiment. Big help! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 18:39, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for French law of 29 December 1915

On 29 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article French law of 29 December 1915, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the French law of 29 December 1915 established the right for French soldiers to be buried in individual graves (examples pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/French law of 29 December 1915. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, French law of 29 December 1915), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Yusuf al-Hani

On 29 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yusuf al-Hani, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Yusuf al-Hani was executed by the Ottoman Empire after a letter he wrote to François Georges-Picot was found in the French consulate in Beirut during the First World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yusuf al-Hani. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yusuf al-Hani), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 29 December 2022 (UTC)