Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Harold Edward Dahl, American pilot and mercenary (died 1956) 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 1953, Colin Hay, Scottish-Australian singer and guitarist was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1957, Robert Forster, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1962, George D. Zamka, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1962, Amanda Donohoe, English actress was born. In 1979, Matthew Bode, Australian footballer was born. In 1986, Frank Wise, Australian politician, 16th Premier of Western Australia (born 1897) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Air steward arrested in Australia on suspicion of importing heroin after tote bags searched
Police said an X-ray found white powder concealed in the linings of her tote bags
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