Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1565, Matsunaga Hisahide assassinates the 13th Ashikaga shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshiteru. In 1897, Maria Izilda de Castro Ribeiro, Brazilian girl, popular saint (died 1911) was born. In 1903, Ruth Graves Wakefield, American chef, created the chocolate chip cookie (died 1977) was born. In 1933, Harry Browne, American soldier and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1936, Julius Seljamaa, Estonian journalist, politician, and diplomat, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1883) passed away. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1955, Mati Laur, Estonian historian, author, and academic was born. In 1955, Cem Hakko, Turkish fashion designer and businessman was born. In 1963, Aleksander Kesküla, Estonian politician (born 1882) passed away. In 1982, Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, Brazilian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Photos: Mahama, Ouattara sign joint declaration on cocoa sector reforms

President John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation in the cocoa sector following a high-level summit held in Abidjan on Tuesday, June 16, on the future of the cocoa economy.
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