Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1091, Dirk V, count of Holland (born 1052) passed away. In 1300, Turku Cathedral is consecrated by Bishop Magnus I in the city of Turku (Swedish: Åbo). In 1400, Jan of Jenštejn, archbishop of Prague (born 1348) passed away. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1944, Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. 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 1982, Marek Svatoš, Slovak ice hockey player (died 2016) was born. In 1982, Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq 1-4 Norway match report and highlights

Al Bawaba

June 17, 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq 1-4 Norway match report and highlights

Norway secured their first 3 points at the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 win over Iraq at Gillette Stadium in the USA, as part of Group I...

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