Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1903, The Ford Motor Company is incorporated. In 1922, General election in the Irish Free State: The pro-Treaty Sinn Féin party wins a large majority. 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 1952, George Papandreou, Greek sociologist and politician, 182nd Prime Minister of Greece was born. In 1969, Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, English field marshal and politician, 17th Governor General of Canada (born 1891) passed away. In 1972, The largest single-site hydroelectric power project in Canada is inaugurated at Churchill Falls Generating Station. In 1995, The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched. In 2010, Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.