Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 653, Pope Martin I is arrested and taken to Constantinople, due to his opposition to monothelitism. 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 1959, Nikos Stavropoulos, Greek basketball player and coach was born. In 1970, Popeye Jones, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1982, Stefan Hodgetts, English racing driver was born. In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. In 2002, Willie Davenport, American sprinter and hurdler (born 1943) passed away. In 2014, Stanley Marsh 3, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1938) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe Biden, to become the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
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