Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1948, Jacqueline Jones, American historian and academic was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1960, The Nez Perce tribe is awarded $4 million for 7 million acres (28,000 km2) of land undervalued at four cents/acre in the 1863 treaty. In 1966, Tory Burch, American fashion designer and philanthropist was born. In 1971, Mildred Fox, Irish politician was born. In 1989, Simone Battle, American singer and actress (died 2014) was born. In 2019, Gloria Vanderbilt, American artist, author actress, fashion designer, heiress and socialite (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The woman who championed Big Bear's celebrity eagles leaves behind a $10-million mission

As supporters honor late Friends of Big Bear Valley leader Sandy Steers, the nonprofit races to raise millions to protect what it says is vital foraging habitat for the famous eagles.
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