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 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) 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 1952, Guatemala passes Decree 900, ordering the redistribution of uncultivated land. In 1955, Mati Laur, Estonian historian, author, and academic was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1977, Mark Tauscher, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1991, Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.