Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1959, Carol Anderson, American author and historian was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author 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 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 1999, Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstani tennis player was born. In 2012, Fauzia Wahab, Pakistani actress and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2013, Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (born 1927) passed away. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.