Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1242, Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris. In 1795, The burghers of Swellendam expel the Dutch East India Company magistrate and declare a republic. In 1833, Manuel González Flores, Mexican general and president (died 1893) was born. In 1918, Ajahn Chah, Thai monk and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) was born. 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 1942, Doğu Perinçek, Turkish lawyer and politician was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1959, Lawrence Haddad, South African-English economist and academic was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lagos police demand retraction of misleading publication on Khan Salihu’s death
The Lagos Police Command debunked false kidnap claims, confirming DCP Khan Salihu died after a brief illness, urging media to retract misleading reports.
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