Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1497, Battle of Deptford Bridge: Forces under King Henry VII defeat troops led by Michael An Gof. In 1902, Alec Hurwood, Australian cricketer (died 1982) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1943, Burt Rutan, American engineer and pilot was born. In 1952, Jack Parsons, American chemist and engineer (born 1914) passed away. In 1964, Steve Rhodes, English cricketer and coach was born. In 1964, Rinaldo Capello, Italian race car driver was born. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1989, Interflug Flight 102 crashes during a rejected takeoff from Berlin Schönefeld Airport, killing 21 people. In 2011, Rex Mossop, Australian rugby player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Wilson and Rishworth go head-to-head in explosive on-air showdown
IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild responds to Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth and Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson’s fiery live-on-air clash over tax changes. “I would find it very odd if he had said it in his book what the government is currently doing in the budget,” Mr Wild told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “Maybe he sort of went a bit overboard, I think. “I think he’s also getting verballed there by Amanda Rishworth as well.”
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