Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1944, Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. In 1945, Eddy Merckx, Belgian cyclist and sportscaster was born. In 1965, Dan Jansen, American speed skater and sportscaster was born. In 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. In 2007, Gianfranco Ferré, Italian fashion designer (born 1944) passed away. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. In 2014, Larry Zeidel, Canadian-American ice hockey player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. 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.

From Freedom 250 To Silly Season: 7 Storylines For INDYCAR's Second Half

FOX Sports Digital

June 17, 2026

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From Freedom 250 To Silly Season: 7 Storylines For INDYCAR's Second Half

Here are seven key storylines to watch for the remainder of the 2026 INDYCAR season.

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