Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1139, Emperor Konoe of Japan (died 1155) was born. In 1806, Edward Davy, English physician and chemist (died 1885) was born. In 1897, A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. In 1920, José López Portillo, Mexican lawyer and politician, 31st President of Mexico (died 2004) was born. In 1933, The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing businesses to avoid antitrust prosecution if they establish voluntary wage, price, and working condition regulations on an industry-wide basis. In 1948, Members of the Malayan Communist Party kill three British plantation managers in Sungai Siput; in response, British Malaya declares a state of emergency. In 1963, In an attempt to resolve the Buddhist crisis in South Vietnam, a Joint Communique was signed between President Ngo Dinh Diem and Buddhist leaders. In 2002, Padre Pio is canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. In 2010, Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. In 2020, Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., Filipino businessman and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.