Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1771, Daskalogiannis, Greek rebel leader (born 1722) passed away. In 1833, Manuel González Flores, Mexican general and president (died 1893) was born. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1948, Aurelio López, Mexican baseball player and politician (died 1992) was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1953, Juan Muñoz, Spanish sculptor and storyteller (died 2001) 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 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.