Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, E. G. Squier, American archaeologist and journalist (died 1888) was born. In 1861, Omar Bundy, American general (died 1940) was born. In 1865, Susan La Flesche Picotte, Native American physician (died 1915) was born. In 1871, James Weldon Johnson, American author, journalist, and activist (died 1938) was born. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1914, John Hersey, American journalist and author (died 1993) was born. In 1919, William Kaye Estes, American psychologist and academic (died 2011) was born. In 1933, Harry Browne, American soldier and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1960, Adrián Campos, Spanish race car driver (died 2021) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.