Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1959, Nikos Stavropoulos, Greek basketball player and coach was born. In 1963, Aleksander Kesküla, Estonian politician (born 1882) passed away. In 1965, Dara O'Kearney, Irish runner and poker player was born. In 1966, Ken Clark, American football player (died 2013) was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1994, Amari Cooper, American football player was born. In 2013, Bulbs Ehlers, American basketball player (born 1923) passed away. In 2021, Kenneth Kaunda, Zambian educator and politician, first president of Zambia (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump-endorsed Kevin Hern wins Republican nomination for Oklahoma Senate: AP

Hern was expected to win the nomination after notching endorsements from the president, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott of South Carolina.
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