Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Juan María Bordaberry, President of Uruguay (died 2011) 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 1971, Paulina Rubio, Mexican pop singer was born. In 1980, Venus Williams, American tennis player was born. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. In 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 1999, Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstani tennis player was born. 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.