Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1149, Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi. In 1858, George Washington Goethals, American general and engineer, co-designed the Panama Canal (died 1928) was born. In 1864, At least 99 people, mostly German and Polish immigrants, are killed in Canada's worst railway disaster after a train fails to stop for an open drawbridge and plunges into the Rivière Richelieu near St-Hilaire, Quebec. In 1920, Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 2012) was born. In 1924, Philip H. Hoff, American politician (died 2018) was born. In 1926, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwaiti ruler, 3rd Emir of Kuwait (died 2006) was born. In 1935, Katsuya Nomura, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2020) was born. In 2002, Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.