Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Setsuko Hara, Japanese actress (died 2015) was born. 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 1944, Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1956, Iain Milne, Scottish rugby player was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1967, Nuclear weapons testing: China announces a successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon. In 1986, Apoula Edel, Armenian footballer was born. In 2006, Bussunda, Brazilian comedian (born 1962) passed away. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe Biden, to become the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s glory days for global television, by Okoh Aihe
Nigeria is not at the FIFA World Cup 2026 holding in Mexico, Canada and the United States. This is already well known because failure cannot easily be assuaged with momentary exhilaration or euphoric response to a mundial that has already earned the status of the biggest footballing event ever, 48 national teams playing in three countries. [] The post FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s glory days for global television, by Okoh Aihe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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