Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell installs the world's first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 1914, Gordon Juckes, Canadian ice hockey player (died 1994) was born. In 1927, Simin Behbahani, Iranian poet and activist (died 2014) was born. In 1929, Edith Windsor, American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights activist (died 2017) was born. In 1938, Joan Kirner, Australian educator and politician, 42nd Premier of Victoria (died 2015) was born. In 1939, Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager was born. In 1951, Sheila McLean, Scottish scholar and academic was born. In 1959, A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence killing 35. In 1996, Sam Bennett, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2012, Judy Agnew, Second Lady of the United States. (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Alberta First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier Danielle Smith’s office

The Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is demanding an apology from Premier Danielle Smith's office over comments a senior staffer made on social media disparaging the chiefs.
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