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 1881, Tommy Burns, Canadian boxer and promoter (died 1955) was born. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1903, Ruth Graves Wakefield, American chef, created the chocolate chip cookie (died 1977) was born. 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 1953, Cold War: East Germany Workers Uprising: In East Germany, the Soviet Union orders a division of troops into East Berlin to quell a rebellion. In 1958, The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, in the process of being built to connect Vancouver and North Vancouver (Canada), collapses into the Burrard Inlet killing 18 ironworkers and injuring others. In 1967, Nuclear weapons testing: China announces a successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon. In 1977, Mark Tauscher, American football player and sportscaster was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.