Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1632, The Plymouth Company granted a land patent to Thomas Purchase, the first settler of Pejepscot, Maine, settling at the site of Fort Andross. In 1723, Adam Smith, Scottish philosopher and economist (died 1790) was born. In 1872, Norman MacLeod, Scottish minister and author (born 1812) passed away. In 1897, A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later. In 1933, The National Industrial Recovery Act is passed in the United States, allowing businesses to avoid antitrust prosecution if they establish voluntary wage, price, and working condition regulations on an industry-wide basis. In 1945, Claire Alexander, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1950, Michel Clair, Canadian lawyer and politician was born. In 1972, The largest single-site hydroelectric power project in Canada is inaugurated at Churchill Falls Generating Station. In 2010, Maureen Forrester, Canadian singer and academic (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Norman Ian MacKenzie, English journalist and author (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.