Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 676, Adeodatus, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1665, Battle of Montes Claros: Portugal definitively secured independence from Spain in the last battle of the Portuguese Restoration War. In 1714, César-François Cassini de Thury, French astronomer and cartographer (died 1784) was born. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1794, Foundation of Anglo-Corsican Kingdom. In 1861, American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1974, Evangelia Psarra, Greek archer was born. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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France TV Distribution has picked up international rights to “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” a first new installment of the high-rating, worldwide-sold historical doc franchise, written and directed by Thomas Marlier (“Sardinia, the Mysterious Civilization of the Nuraghi,” “Science Grand Format”). “We are really excited about this reboot of Apocalypse. Since the first series launched in 2013, the []
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