Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1840, Ernst Otto Schlick, German engineer and author (died 1913) was born. In 1858, John Snow, English epidemiologist and physician (born 1813) passed away. In 1863, Francisco León de la Barra, Mexican politician and diplomat (died 1939) was born. In 1874, Arthur Meighen, Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1960) was born. In 1925, Artek, the most famous Young Pioneer camp of the Soviet Union, is established. 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 1961, While on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris, Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2004, Jacques Miquelon, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1911) passed away. In 2012, Jorge Lankenau, Mexican banker and businessman (born 1944) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.