Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1764, One of the strongest tornadoes in history strikes Woldegk, Germany, killing one person while leveling numerous mansions with winds estimated greater than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h). In 1886, Robert Schuman, Luxembourgian-French lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of France (died 1963) was born. In 1926, Julius W. Becton, Jr., U.S lieutenant general (died 2023) was born. In 1941, Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian-American activist (died 1998) was born. In 1945, Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lankan journalist and politician, 5th President of Sri Lanka was born. In 1963, Judith Hoag, American actress and educator was born. In 1969, Claude Béchard, Canadian politician (died 2010) was born. In 1976, The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin. 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 2020, Stepa J. Groggs, American rap artist (born 1988) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Both Democratic Party leaders look weak — but one appears ready to fall
All eyes are on Hakeem Jeffries after he lost his proxy war with Zohran Mamdani. And Chuck Schumer is seen as facing a challenge. But, writes Eric Garcia, one is far more vulnerable
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