Weatherday: 'This involves an absolute equality of rights ...'

Damp and cloudy start. Likely more rain at first, tapering off to drizzle and then brighter. Late afternoon some sun before rain in the evening.

Highest temperature around 14deg. Variable winds moderate to light.

On this day in 1865 it was declared that all slaves in Texas in the US became freedmen. The date is celebrated since as Juneteenth in 47 of the 50 US states, though it is not recognised federally as a national holiday.

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