Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1718, George Howard, English field marshal and politician, Governor of Minorca (died 1796) was born. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1929, The town of Murchison, New Zealand is rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killing 17. At the time it was New Zealand's worst natural disaster. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1948, United Airlines Flight 624, a Douglas DC-6, crashes near Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, killing all 43 people on board. In 1984, Si Tianfeng, Chinese race walker was born. In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. In 2015, John David Crow, American football player and coach (born 1935) passed away. In 2017, Baldwin Lonsdale, president of Vanuatu (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LGSHA 2026: Slattery strikes twice to lead Manypeaks to a strong victory, while North Albany win in Mt Barker
Manypeaks continued their strong form on Saturday, grinding out a hard-fought women’s A-grade victory as Kathryn Slattery proved the difference in front of goal.
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