Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, John Moffat, Scottish lieutenant and pilot (died 2016) was born. In 1932, Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits. In 1932, John Murtha, American colonel and politician (died 2010) was born. In 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1942, Doğu Perinçek, Turkish lawyer and politician was born. In 1967, Nuclear weapons testing: China announces a successful test of its first thermonuclear weapon. In 1974, Refik Koraltan, Turkish lawyer and politician, 8th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (born 1889) passed away. In 1982, Marek Svatoš, Slovak ice hockey player (died 2016) was born. 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 2006, Bussunda, Brazilian comedian (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

We're not idiot pensioners! Couple fired on by Putin's warship insist they were 'absolutely in the right' over Channel bust-up but now want to 'have a nap' and enjoy their holiday

Daily Mail

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June 17, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
We're not idiot pensioners! Couple fired on by Putin's warship insist they were 'absolutely in the right' over Channel bust-up but now want to 'have a nap' and enjoy their holiday
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Technique: Name Calling
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