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DYK for Charles Bertie Prowse

On 1 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Bertie Prowse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British general Charles Bertie Prowse was killed while leading his brigade in an attack during the first day on the Somme, 105 years ago today? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Bertie Prowse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Bertie Prowse), 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 July 2021 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern

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Sleeping Lady with Black Vase

Fabulous! Now I have to go rewatch Stuart Little. —valereee (talk) 21:05, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Thanks Valereee, I’ve actually never seen it! Glad you enjoyed the article, it’s been on my to go list for a while so I must have read a news story about it somewhere. Great fun to write, shame about the image but I didn’t want to wait two years for it! - Dumelow (talk) 22:01, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

Halfway through movie: The painting is prominent in scenes in the family's living room, as it hangs over the fireplace. —valereee (talk) 22:22, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas Stanton Lambert

On 9 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Stanton Lambert, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British army officer Thomas Stanton Lambert was killed by an IRA ambush while returning from a tennis match in 1921? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Stanton Lambert. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas Stanton Lambert), 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, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern

The article Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern 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 BennyOnTheLoose -- BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 14:21, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for 130th Regiment of Foot

On 10 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 130th Regiment of Foot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 130th Regiment of Foot, raised by George Pigot in 1794, was disbanded just two years later after suffering heavy losses due to tropical disease? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/130th Regiment of Foot. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 130th Regiment of Foot), 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, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Sir George Pigot, 3rd Baronet

On 10 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sir George Pigot, 3rd Baronet, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 130th Regiment of Foot, raised by George Pigot in 1794, was disbanded just two years later after suffering heavy losses due to tropical disease? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/130th Regiment of Foot. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sir George Pigot, 3rd Baronet), 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, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for James Chappell (servant)

On 10 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Chappell (servant), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that James Chappell is thought to have been the first black landlord of an English public house? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Chappell (servant). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, James Chappell (servant)), 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, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

		The DYK Barnstar
		I just read about James Chappell to find that, once again, it was written by the indefatigable Dumelow. Please accept this barnstar as a token reward for all your hard work. Andrew🐉(talk) 14:18, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

Hi Andrew, thanks so much. It's a great morale boost! - Dumelow (talk) 15:16, 10 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Sleeping Lady with Black Vase

On 12 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sleeping Lady with Black Vase, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Róbert Berény's 1927–1928 oil painting Sleeping Lady with Black Vase was lost until 2009, when it was spotted being used as set dressing in the film Stuart Little? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sleeping Lady with Black Vase. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sleeping Lady with Black Vase), 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 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia 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 Peacemaker67 -- Peacemaker67 (talk) 09:01, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Tin coinage

On 13 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tin coinage, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 2000 the Revived Cornish Stannary Parliament claimed that it was owed £20 billion by the Duchy of Cornwall because of disparities in the rate of taxation of tin between 1337 and 1837? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tin coinage. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tin coinage), 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, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia

The article Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia 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:Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Peacemaker67 -- Peacemaker67 (talk) 01:41, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia

The article Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sinking of the Spanish trawler Sonia 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 Peacemaker67 -- Peacemaker67 (talk) 22:22, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Willem van Ruytenburch

On 14 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Willem van Ruytenburch, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Willem van Ruytenburch (pictured) became more famous after his death, as the "man dressed in yellow" in Rembrandt's The Night Watch, than he was during his life as a Dutch social climber? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Willem van Ruytenburch. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Willem van Ruytenburch), 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, 14 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Harry Daley

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Harry Daley 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 Urve -- Urve (talk) 12:01, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Harry Daley

The article Harry Daley 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:Harry Daley for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Urve -- Urve (talk) 14:01, 17 July 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Harry Daley

The article Harry Daley you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Harry Daley 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 Urve -- Urve (talk) 21:01, 17 July 2021 (UTC)

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DYK for Chico Velasquez

On 18 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chico Velasquez, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Native American leader Chico Velasquez reputedly wore leggings decorated with the fingernails of his defeated enemies, American down one leg and Mexican down the other? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chico Velasquez. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Chico Velasquez), 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, 18 July 2021 (UTC)

Operation Grapple

Would you consider contributing a review of Operation Grapple at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Operation Grapple/archive1? Hawkeye7 (discuss) 21:29, 19 July 2021 (UTC)

Hi Hawkeye7, I was actually looking it over today (and picked up John Woollett as an article to start, hopefully I'll get it written this week!). I didn't get time to do a proper review but will try to look at it in the coming days. Good-looking article though - Dumelow (talk) 21:36, 19 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Scenes in the Square

On 20 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Scenes in the Square, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that you can sit next to Mr. Bean (pictured) in Leicester Square? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Scenes in the Square. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Scenes in the Square), 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 July 2021 (UTC)

Thanks for creating this article, I'd wondered what the background was of these statues whilst walking around there.  Spy-cicle💥  ^Talk? 18:27, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Writer's Barnstar
	As a huge fan of Mr Bean and someone who has a Mr Bean doll and miniature car, thank you for your article on his statue. Totally smile provoking. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:27, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Thanks Whispyhistory (and Spy-cicle above), always glad to hear that not all of my articles are deathly boring! It is quite a basic article but the statues don't seem to have received a lot of attention in reliable sources (I suspect the pandemic hasn't helped) - Dumelow (talk) 10:08, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

Never boring...and the Bean hook was almost as funny as the one on the car part lubricated with ketchup. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:01, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Ben Purse

On 21 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ben Purse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ben Purse was a leader of the 1920 blind march, which helped bring about the world's first disability-specific legislation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ben Purse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ben Purse), 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 Sam Longson

On 21 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sam Longson, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Derby County F.C. chairman Sam Longson gave impromptu press conferences in his pyjamas in the aftermath of Brian Clough's resignation as manager? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sam Longson. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sam Longson), 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, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Uganda Volunteer Reserve

On 21 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Uganda Volunteer Reserve, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Uganda Volunteer Reserve helped intern German nationals at the start of the First World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Uganda Volunteer Reserve. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Uganda Volunteer Reserve), 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.

Schwede66 12:02, 21 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Sihayo kaXongo

Hello! Your submission of Sihayo kaXongo 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! BuySomeApples (talk) 21:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Ripon Spa Baths

On 23 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ripon Spa Baths, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ripon Spa Baths is the only spa in the United Kingdom to have been ceremonially opened by a member of the royal family? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ripon Spa Baths. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ripon Spa Baths), 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, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

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DYK for Heythrop Zoological Gardens

On 24 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Heythrop Zoological Gardens, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that two male penguins from Heythrop Zoological Gardens were "married" in February 2019? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Heythrop Zoological Gardens. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Heythrop Zoological Gardens), 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, 24 July 2021 (UTC)

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DYK for Archie Miller-Bakewell

On 26 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Archie Miller-Bakewell, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell registered the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Archie Miller-Bakewell. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Archie Miller-Bakewell), 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, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Sihayo kaXongo

On 29 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sihayo kaXongo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the execution of two wives of Sihayo kaXongo for adultery was one of the causes of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sihayo kaXongo. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sihayo kaXongo), 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, 29 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Embassy of the United Kingdom, Kabul

On 30 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Embassy of the United Kingdom, Kabul, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the British embassy in Kabul was handed over to Pakistan in 1994? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Embassy of the United Kingdom, Kabul. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Embassy of the United Kingdom, Kabul), 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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The Bugle: Issue CLXXXIII, July 2021

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DYK for Albert helmet

On 31 July 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Albert helmet, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a version of the Albert helmet proposed by Prince Albert in 1842 is still worn by the British Army's Household Cavalry (soldiers pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Albert helmet. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Albert helmet), 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, 31 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Bourton-on-the-Water model village

On 1 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bourton-on-the-Water model village, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bourton-on-the-Water model village contains a scale model of a model of a model of a model village? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bourton-on-the-Water model village. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bourton-on-the-Water model village), 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 August 2021 (UTC)

This is honestly the best DYK I've seen for months. Brilliant. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 10:12, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

Thanks so much The Rambling Man, always encouraging to receive such feedback! - Dumelow (talk)

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DYK for Economy coffin

On 3 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Economy coffin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, caused outrage in 1784 when he ordered that people be buried naked in reusable coffins (example pictured) from which the body fell into the grave via a trapdoor? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Economy coffin. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Economy coffin), 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, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Donald R. Morris

On 5 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Donald R. Morris, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Donald R. Morris wrote most of The Washing of the Spears, his history of the Anglo-Zulu War, during a five-year CIA posting to Berlin at the time of the construction of the Berlin Wall? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Donald R. Morris. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Donald R. Morris), 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, 5 August 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet 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) 13:41, 6 August 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet

The article Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sir Hereward Wake, 13th Baronet 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) 12:21, 7 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Military reserve forces of Saint Helena

On 9 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Military reserve forces of Saint Helena, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the St Helena Local Militia led the 1840 procession of Napoleon's body after its disinterment from his tomb on the island? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Military reserve forces of Saint Helena. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Military reserve forces of Saint Helena), 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, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for James Rorke

On 10 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article James Rorke, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Natal frontier trader James Rorke specified that he be buried under three feet (0.9 m) of concrete because he feared Zulu graverobbers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Rorke. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, James Rorke), 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, 10 August 2021 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Thomas H. Branch

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Thomas H. Branch 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 Indy beetle -- Indy beetle (talk) 05:21, 10 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Mustankallio water tower

On 11 August 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mustankallio water tower, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Mustankallio water tower (pictured) contains a sauna? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mustankallio water tower. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mustankallio water tower), 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.

Schwede66 12:02, 11 August 2021 (UTC)