Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. In 1889, Willie Macfarlane, Scottish-American golfer (died 1961) was born. In 1927, The Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completes the first transpacific flight, from the mainland United States to Hawaii. In 1936, Eddie Mabo, Australian land rights activist (died 1992) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1957, Robert Forster, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1972, A Convair CV-580 and De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter collide above Lake Winnebago near Appleton, Wisconsin, killing 13. In 1979, Matthew Bode, Australian footballer was born. In 1986, Frank Wise, Australian politician, 16th Premier of Western Australia (born 1897) passed away. In 2000, Jane Birdwood, Baroness Birdwood, Canadian-English publisher and politician (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.