Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 653, Pope Martin I is arrested and taken to Constantinople, due to his opposition to monothelitism. In 1497, Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forces under King Henry VII defeat troops led by Michael An Gof. In 1833, Manuel González Flores, Mexican general and president (died 1893) was born. In 1877, American Indian Wars: Battle of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1959, Nikos Stavropoulos, Greek basketball player and coach was born. In 1970, Popeye Jones, American basketball player and coach 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 1979, Nick Rimando, American soccer player was born. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.