Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1764, Ralph Allen, English businessman and philanthropist (born 1693) passed away. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1949, Ann Veneman, American lawyer and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1956, Nick Fry, English economist and businessman was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 1995, Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. 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 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2009, Joe Bowman, American, target shooter and boot-maker (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.