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 1922, Portuguese naval aviators Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral complete the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic. In 1932, Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. In 1968, Steve Georgallis, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. In 1990, Jordan Henderson, English footballer was born. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 2011, Rex Mossop, Australian rugby player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. In 2015, John David Crow, American football player and coach (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.