Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1620, English crown bans tobacco growing in England, giving the Virginia Company a monopoly in exchange for tax of one shilling per pound. In 1928, Radius Prawiro, Indonesian economist and politician (died 2005) was born. In 1945, Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lankan journalist and politician, 5th President of Sri Lanka was born. In 1956, Nick Fry, English economist and businessman was born. In 1979, Matthew Bode, Australian footballer was born. In 1981, Shmuly Yanklowitz, American rabbi, author, and educator 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. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2012, Yong Nyuk Lin, Singaporean politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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