Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1839, Lord William Bentinck, English general and politician, 14th Governor-General of India (born 1774) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. In 1932, Derek Ibbotson, English runner (died 2017) 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 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. In 2015, Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

In Numbers: How Expanding Airports Are Connecting More Indians Than Ever

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June 17, 2026

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In Numbers: How Expanding Airports Are Connecting More Indians Than Ever

India had 94 operational airports in 2017. By 2026, that number had risen to 163. The increase has come through a combination of new airport projects, the revival of previously unused airports and the...

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