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 1909, Elmer L. Andersen, American businessman and politician, 30th Governor of Minnesota (died 2004) was born. In 1909, Ralph E. Winters, Canadian-American film editor (died 2004) was born. In 1914, John Hersey, American journalist and author (died 1993) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) was born. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1987, With the death of the last individual of the species, the dusky seaside sparrow becomes extinct. In 2014, Stanley Marsh 3, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1938) passed away. In 2017, A series of wildfires in central Portugal kill at least 64 people and injure 204 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.