Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1800, William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, English-Irish astronomer and politician (died 1867) was born. In 1858, Eben Sumner Draper, American businessman and politician, 44th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1914) was born. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1898, The United States Navy Hospital Corps is established. In 1919, John Moffat, Scottish lieutenant and pilot (died 2016) 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 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 1952, Mike Milbury, American ice hockey player, coach, and manager was born. In 1958, The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, in the process of being built to connect Vancouver and North Vancouver (Canada), collapses into the Burrard Inlet killing 18 ironworkers and injuring others. In 1970, Alan Dowson, English football manager and former professional player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Maritime safety tunes echo across city as Albany Shantymen join Department of Transport to spread message
Music and maritime safety are coming together in Albany, with the Albany Shantymen using their voices to deliver an important message to local boaties.
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