Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Aurel Vlaicu pilots an A. Vlaicu nr. 1 on its first flight. In 1932, Derek Ibbotson, English runner (died 2017) was born. 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 1940, Bobby Bell, American football player was born. In 1965, Dermontti Dawson, American football player and coach was born. In 1965, Dara O'Kearney, Irish runner and poker player was born. In 1969, Geoff Toovey, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1970, Popeye Jones, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1970, Jason Hanson, American football player was born. In 1982, Roberto Calvi, Italian banker (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.