Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) was born. In 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1951, John Garrett, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster was born. In 1956, Bob Sweikert, American race car driver (born 1926) passed away. In 1963, A day after South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm announced the Joint Communiqué to end the Buddhist crisis, a riot involving around 2,000 people breaks out. One person is killed. In 1965, Dan Jansen, American speed skater and sportscaster 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 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Watch Joe Rogan’s Reaction During Unexpected Speech at UFC Freedom 250 Event

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June 17, 2026

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