Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1964, Michael Gross, German swimmer was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1967, Eric Stefani, American keyboard player and composer was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 1973, Leander Paes, Indian tennis player was born. In 1982, Stefan Hodgetts, English racing driver was born. In 1985, Space Shuttle program: STS-51-G mission: Space Shuttle Discovery launches carrying Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the first Arab and first Muslim in space, as a payload specialist. In 1992, A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U.S. President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin (this would be later codified in START II). In 2012, Stéphane Brosse, French mountaineer (born 1971) passed away. In 2015, Süleyman Demirel, Turkish engineer and politician, 9th President of Turkey (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WATCH IN FULL: Keir Starmer grilled by GB News in G7 Summit sit down

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June 17, 2026

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WATCH IN FULL: Keir Starmer grilled by GB News in G7 Summit sit down

Sir Keir Starmer has sat down with GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope for an exclusive interview at the G7 Summit in France.Speaking to the People's Channel, the Prime Minister was grilled by Christopher on small boat crossings, gunshots from a Royal Navy ship and a possible leadership challenge from Wes Streeting.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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