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 1649, Injo of Joseon, Korean king (born 1595) passed away. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1863, Charles Michael, duke of Mecklenburg (died 1934) was born. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1932, Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. In 1944, Iceland declares independence from Denmark and becomes a republic. In 1975, Phiyada Akkraseranee, Thai actress and model was born. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day, was signed into law by President Joe Biden, to become the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
King’s official birthday to be celebrated with Trooping the Colour

The new Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is expected to be among the spectators.
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