Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1952, Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2017, Baldwin Lonsdale, president of Vanuatu (born 1948) passed away. 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.