Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, In the Kingdom of Hawaii, Kamehameha III issues the edict of toleration which gives Roman Catholics the freedom to worship in the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaii Catholic Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace are established as a result. In 1898, The United States Navy Hospital Corps is established. 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 1940, World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya, Africa from Italian forces. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1968, Minoru Suzuki, Japanese wrestler and mixed martial artist was born. In 1975, Phiyada Akkraseranee, Thai actress and model was born. In 1985, Space Shuttle program: STS-51-G mission: Space Shuttle Discovery launches carrying Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the first Arab and first Muslim in space, as a payload specialist. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

IDF Approves Female Tank Pilot Outside Armored Corps, After Rabbis' Threat

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IDF Approves Female Tank Pilot Outside Armored Corps, After Rabbis' Threat

The IDF will run a female tank pilot under Border Defense, not the Armored Corps, with no mixed crews, a compromise after 25+ yeshiva heads threatened a boycott.

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