Today in History: June 17

On June 17th, 1994, TV stations across the United States turned their attention to a low-speed chase involving a white Ford Bronco on the 91 Freeway in Los Angeles. But shockingly, the white Bronco is not the only piece of history to take place on June 17th, as other important events, including a famous pirate and a vampire, preceded that infamous car chase.

Jun 17, 2024 | 16:15 | Josh Geiger

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