Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1861, Omar Bundy, American general (died 1940) was born. In 1898, Joe McKelvey, Executed Irish republican (died 1922) was born. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1932, John Murtha, American colonel and politician (died 2010) was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. 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 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Gur Rebbe to Lead Mass Protest Outside Military Prison as Haredi Draft Crisis Explodes

Tens of thousands of Gur hasidim mobilize for unprecedented demonstration Rebbe's last-minute decision to attend marks dramatic escalation | The full story (Haredim)
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