Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1242, Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris. In 1861, Omar Bundy, American general (died 1940) was born. In 1910, Red Foley, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1968) was born. In 1932, John Murtha, American colonel and politician (died 2010) was born. In 1940, Bobby Bell, American football player was born. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1948, United Airlines Flight 624, a Douglas DC-6, crashes near Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, killing all 43 people on board. In 1952, Jack Parsons, American chemist and engineer (born 1914) passed away. 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 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.