Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Manuel González Flores, Mexican general and president (died 1893) was born. In 1861, Omar Bundy, American general (died 1940) was born. In 1904, J. Vernon McGee, American pastor and theologian (died 1988) was born. In 1942, Charles Fitzpatrick, Canadian lawyer and politician, 5th Chief Justice of Canada (born 1853) passed away. In 1952, Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education was born. In 1953, Vernon Coaker, English educator and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1994, Following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. In 2000, Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931) passed away. In 2009, Darrell Powers, American sergeant (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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