Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Uthman, caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate (born 579) passed away. In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal, Mughal princess (born 1593) passed away. In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, will spend the next 17 years building her mausoleum, the Taj Mahal. In 1949, Russell Smith, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2019) was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1988, Shaun MacDonald, Welsh footballer was born. In 2000, Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, Fauzia Wahab, Pakistani actress and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2013, Atiqul Haque Chowdhury, Bangladeshi playwright and producer (born 1930) passed away. In 2019, Mohamed Morsi, Egyptian professor and politician, first elected president of Egypt after Egyptian revolution (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.