Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1091, Dirk V, count of Holland (born 1052) passed away. In 1665, Battle of Montes Claros: Portugal definitively secured independence from Spain in the last battle of the Portuguese Restoration War. In 1937, Clodovil Hernandes, Brazilian fashion designer, television presenter and politician (died 2009) was born. In 1960, Adrián Campos, Spanish race car driver (died 2021) was born. In 1968, José Nasazzi, Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1901) passed away. In 1982, Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1982, Roberto Calvi, Italian banker (born 1920) passed away. In 1991, Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. In 2015, Roberto M. Levingston, Argentinian general and politician, 36th President of Argentina (born 1920) passed away. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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