Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell installs the world's first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 1914, Gordon Juckes, Canadian ice hockey player (died 1994) was born. In 1916, Jean-Jacques Bertrand, Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st Premier of Quebec (died 1973) was born. In 1939, Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager was born. In 1959, A rare June hurricane strikes Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence killing 35. In 1963, Kirk Baptiste, American sprinter was born. In 1971, Rodney Rogers, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1995, Carol Zhao, Canadian tennis player was born. In 1995, Caroline Weir, Scottish footballer was born. In 1996, Sam Bennett, Canadian ice hockey player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vancouver shines for Team Canada’s 1st game at BC Place: ‘This was the best’
Victoria residents Dallas Nicholls and Nahoa Kahakauwila attended the game at BC Place and said the atmosphere inside and outside BC Place was electric.
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