Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1877, American Indian Wars: Battle of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1948, Jacqueline Jones, American historian and academic was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1986, Helen Glover, English rower was born. In 1988, Stephanie Rice, Australian swimmer was born. In 2012, Patricia Brown, American baseball player (born 1931) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.