Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1622, Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Dunfermline, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (born 1555) passed away. In 1723, Adam Smith, Scottish philosopher and economist (died 1790) was born. In 1930, Ezra Fitch, American lawyer and businessman, co-founded Abercrombie & Fitch (born 1866) passed away. 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 1947, Al Cowlings, American football player and actor was born. In 1957, Ian Buchanan, Scottish-American actor was born. In 1964, Danny Burstein, American actor and singer was born. In 1971, John Reith, 1st Baron Reith, Scottish broadcaster, co-founded BBC (born 1889) passed away. In 1996, Mel Allen, American sportscaster and game show host (born 1913) passed away. In 2013, A multi-day cloudburst, centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, causes devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Apple TV+ Is Down to $5.99/Month Through Prime Video Right Now

Variety

Variety

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June 16, 2026

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Apple TV+ Is Down to $5.99/Month Through Prime Video Right Now

Since Apple TV’s price hike last year, it’s been particularly helpful to find workaround ways to sign up for the streamer at a more affordable price. Right now, Prime Video is offering its Apple TV+ add-on for only 5.99/a month for the first two months with this early Prime Day deal. This is a 54 []

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