Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1194, Sverre is crowned King of Norway, leading to his excommunication by the Catholic Church and civil war. In 1659, At the Battle of Konotop the Ukrainian armies of Ivan Vyhovsky defeat the Russians led by Prince Trubetskoy. In 1915, The North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 is the worst flood in Edmonton history. In 1918, Gene La Rocque, U.S admiral (died 2016) was born. In 1935, Vassilis C. Constantakopoulos, Greek captain and businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1936, János Szlepecz, Slovene priest and missionary (born 1872) passed away. In 1936, Eddie Mabo, Australian land rights activist (died 1992) was born. In 1958, Rosa Mota, Portuguese runner 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. In 2006, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.