Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1207, Daoji, Chinese buddhist monk (born 1130) passed away. In 1923, Dale C. Thomson, Canadian historian and academic (died 1999) was born. In 1923, Arnold S. Relman, American physician and academic (died 2014) was born. 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 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1937, Ted Nelson, American sociologist and philosopher was born. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1967, Nuclear weapons testing: China announces a successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon. In 1984, Si Tianfeng, Chinese race walker was born. In 1996, Thomas Kuhn, American historian and philosopher (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LIVE NOW: Senate Panel Examines China’s Impact on Older Americans
The Senate Special Committee on Aging holds a hearing at 3:30 p.m. ET on June 17 titled “China’s Toll on Older Americans’ Health, Finances, and Security.” Witnesses (all commissioners with the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission): Joshua Hodges Leland R. Miller Reva Price Chris Slevin
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