Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, George Hainsworth, Canadian ice hockey player and politician (died 1950) was born. In 1933, Gene Green, American baseball player (died 1981) was born. In 1957, Philippe Couillard, Canadian surgeon and politician, 31st Premier of Quebec was born. In 1958, George Orton, Canadian runner and hurdler (born 1873) passed away. In 1966, Kirk McLean, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1978, Air Canada Flight 189, flying to Toronto, overruns the runway and crashes into the Etobicoke Creek ravine. Two of the 107 passengers on board perish. In 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. In 1989, Howard Charles Green, Canadian lawyer and politician, 27th Canadian Minister of Public Works (born 1895) passed away. In 2013, Riots in China's Xinjiang region kill at least 36 people and injure 21 others. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.