Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1242, Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris. In 1881, Tommy Burns, Canadian boxer and promoter (died 1955) was born. In 1898, Edward Burne-Jones, English soldier and painter (born 1833) passed away. In 1914, John Hersey, American journalist and author (died 1993) was born. In 1937, Ted Nelson, American sociologist and philosopher was born. In 1948, Jacqueline Jones, American historian and academic was born. In 1948, Karol Sikora, English physician and academic was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist 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 1959, Carol Anderson, American author and historian was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.