Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1463, Catherine of Portugal, Portuguese princess (born 1436) passed away. In 1861, American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia. In 1900, Boxer Rebellion: Western Allied and Japanese forces capture the Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. 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 1960, Adrián Campos, Spanish race car driver (died 2021) was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 1999, Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstani tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.