Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1457, The Dutch city of Dordrecht is devastated by fire. 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 1880, Ludwig Beck, German general (died 1944) was born. In 1882, Franz Seldte, German captain and politician, Reich Minister for Labour (died 1947) was born. In 1906, Heinz Harmel, German general (died 2000) was born. In 1909, Harold Edward Dahl, American pilot and mercenary (died 1956) was born. In 1918, Heini Lohrer, Swiss ice hockey player (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Ernst Albrecht, German economist and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Lower Saxony (died 2014) was born. In 1942, Mike Willesee, Australian journalist and producer (died 2019) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.