Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1773, Cúcuta, Colombia, is founded by Juana Rangel de Cuéllar. In 1821, Martín Miguel de Güemes, Argentinian general and politician (born 1785) passed away. In 1897, Maria Izilda de Castro Ribeiro, Brazilian girl, popular saint (died 1911) was born. In 1903, Ruth Graves Wakefield, American chef, created the chocolate chip cookie (died 1977) was born. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1948, Jacqueline Jones, American historian and academic was born. In 1957, Dorothy Richardson, English journalist and author (born 1873) passed away. In 1960, The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of land undervalued at four cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. In 2019, Gloria Vanderbilt, American artist, author actress, fashion designer, heiress and socialite (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting eyes new mine, chips in $20m for St George Mining’s Brazil project
The billionaire’s Hancock Prospecting has detailed plans for a new iron ore mine in the Pilbara even as it cuts up to 200 jobs from its flagship Roy Hill project.
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