Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1462, Vlad the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night Attack at Târgovişte), forcing him to retreat from Wallachia. In 1882, Igor Stravinsky, Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (died 1971) was born. In 1923, Dale C. Thomson, Canadian historian and academic (died 1999) was born. In 1925, Alexander Shulgin, American pharmacologist and chemist (died 2014) was born. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1933, Harry Browne, American soldier and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1953, Juan Muñoz, Spanish sculptor and storyteller (died 2001) was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.