Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1912, John Toland, American historian and author (died 2004) was born. In 1922, John William Vessey, Jr., American general (died 2016) was born. In 1926, Bobby Morgan, American professional baseball player (died 2023) 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 1944, Seán Patrick O'Malley, American cardinal was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. 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. In 2022, Hershel W. Williams, American Marine Corps warrant officer, last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.