Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1397, The Kalmar Union is formed under the rule of Margaret I of Denmark. In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal, Mughal princess (born 1593) passed away. In 1882, Adolphus Frederick VI, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (died 1918) was born. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1925, Alexander Shulgin, American pharmacologist and chemist (died 2014) 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 1979, Young Maylay, American rapper, producer, and voice actor was born. In 2009, Darrell Powers, American sergeant (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) 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.