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 1565, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Japanese shōgun (born 1536) passed away. In 1888, Heinz Guderian, German general (died 1954) was born. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. 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 1942, Doğu Perinçek, Turkish lawyer and politician was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. 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 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1984, Si Tianfeng, Chinese race walker was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ex-China military dog handler has 5 million online followers for low-cost pet treatments
A retired military dog handler in China has become an online pet-saving sensation by curing cats and dogs in a spartan clinic with little medical equipment. Qian Yong, who opened the clinic in rural Tangshan, northern Hebei province, has earned the nickname Hua Tuo in the Vets Field, the China News Service reported. Hua Tuo was a Chinese doctor who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) and is generally regarded by the public as a Divine Doctor because of his great medical...
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