Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Peter Le Cheminant, English air marshal and politician, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (died 2018) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1942, Charles Fitzpatrick, Canadian lawyer and politician, 5th Chief Justice of Canada (born 1853) passed away. In 1945, Eddy Merckx, Belgian cyclist and sportscaster was born. In 1950, Lee Tamahori, New Zealand film director was born. In 1953, Vernon Coaker, English educator and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence was born. In 1955, Mati Laur, Estonian historian, author, and academic was born. In 2000, Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931) passed away. In 2013, Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Conduct thorough background checks on next EC deputy commissioner – Abeiku Hayford

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June 17, 2026

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Conduct thorough background checks on next EC deputy commissioner – Abeiku Hayford

A member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abeiku Hayford, has called for comprehensive security vetting in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC) following the resignation of the incumbent.

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