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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1881, Tommy Burns, Canadian boxer and promoter (died 1955) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1945, Eddy Merckx, Belgian cyclist and sportscaster was born. In 1951, Joe Piscopo, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter was born. In 1954, Mark Linn-Baker, American actor and director was born. In 1956, Bob Sweikert, American race car driver (born 1926) passed away. In 1958, Jello Biafra, American singer-songwriter and producer was born. In 2001, Thomas Winning, Scottish cardinal (born 1925) passed away. In 2002, Willie Davenport, American sprinter and hurdler (born 1943) passed away. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners

Variety

June 17, 2026

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‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners

“The Pitt,” “The Simpsons,” “The Chair Company” and “Mountainhead” were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival announced winners on Tuesday for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Hosted by Allana Harkin (“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”), the event took place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada, []

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