Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Ralph E. Winters, Canadian-American film editor (died 2004) was born. In 1922, John Amis, English journalist and critic (died 2013) was born. In 1923, Dale C. Thomson, Canadian historian and academic (died 1999) was born. In 1942, Roger Steffens, American actor and producer was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1954, Mark Linn-Baker, American actor and director was born. In 1961, Kōichi Yamadera, Japanese actor and singer was born. In 1961, Jeff Chandler, American actor (born 1918) passed away. In 1970, Michael Showalter, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1970, Will Forte, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.