Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, will spend the next 17 years building her mausoleum, the Taj Mahal. In 1631, Gauharara Begum, Mughal princess (died 1706) was born. In 1740, Sir William Wyndham, 3rd Baronet, English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1687) passed away. In 1839, Lord William Bentinck, English general and politician, 14th Governor-General of India (born 1774) passed away. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1987, Kendrick Lamar, American rapper was born. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 1997, KJ Apa, New Zealand actor was born. In 2012, Fauzia Wahab, Pakistani actress and politician (born 1956) passed away. In 2015, Süleyman Demirel, Turkish engineer and politician, 9th President of Turkey (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.