Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1942, Roger Steffens, American actor and producer was born. In 1953, Cold War: East Germany Workers Uprising: In East Germany, the Soviet Union orders a division of troops into East Berlin to quell a rebellion. In 1961, Kōichi Yamadera, Japanese actor and singer was born. In 1961, Jeff Chandler, American actor (born 1918) passed away. In 1965, Dan Jansen, American speed skater and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Michael Showalter, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1970, Will Forte, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter was born. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1979, Young Maylay, American rapper, producer, and voice actor was born. In 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘SNL’ Star Reveals Unexpected New Side Hustle
Caitlin Ochs/ReutersSaturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon wants to help you say “I do.” The 42-year-old comedian talked about officiating her sister’s wedding on Today with Jenna Sheinelle and joked that she would be open to marrying other couples. McKinnon and her younger sister Emily Lynne were on the program to promote season two of their audio show Heads Will Roll. McKinnon married Emily and her husband, artist Matt Leary, last year, after becoming a Universal Life minister. McKinnon wore a rainbow-colored stole with gold tassels over a lengthy black ceremonial robe for the ceremony “I am a minister, few know this. I am a universal life minister,” McKinnon told host Jenna Bush Hager. “I have many robes. I have a special leather binder... My credentials are available, should you need any officiating.” The comedian added, “And I’m dead serious,” to which Bush Hager noted that they “like to do weddings” on the Today show plaza outside of 30 Rockefeller Center. She then asked if McKinnon would be open to officiating one of those. The star, who spent a decade at 30 Rock during her time on Saturday Night Live, told Bush Hager to “make the call, yes.”Read it at PeopleRead more at The Daily Beast.
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