Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1740, Sir William Wyndham, 3rd Baronet, English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1687) passed away. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1954, Mark Linn-Baker, American actor and director was born. In 1956, Paul Rostock, German surgeon and academic (born 1892) passed away. In 1960, The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of land undervalued at four cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. In 1960, Thomas Haden Church, American actor was born. In 1975, Joshua Leonard, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1981, Zerna Sharp, American author and educator (born 1889) passed away. In 1985, John Boulting, English director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.