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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Harry Patch, English soldier and firefighter (died 2009) was born. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1919, John Moffat, Scottish lieutenant and pilot (died 2016) was born. In 1923, Dale C. Thomson, Canadian historian and academic (died 1999) was born. In 1952, Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education was born. In 1953, Vernon Coaker, English educator and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 2013, Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Éric Dewailly, Canadian epidemiologist and academic (born 1954) passed away. In 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, American minister and politician (born 1973) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ex-Home Secretary calls for police inquiry into possible negligence by public officials over murder of baby Preston Davey

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