Today in News History
On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 626, Li Jiancheng, Chinese prince (born 589) passed away. In 649, Li Jing, Chinese general (born 571) passed away. In 1893, Ralph Hancock, Welsh gardener and author (died 1950) was born. In 1924, Chia-ying Yeh, Chinese-born Canadian poet and sinologist (died 2024) was born. In 1979, Ahmed al-Ghamdi, Saudi Arabian terrorist, hijacker of United Airlines Flight 175 (died 2001) was born. In 1986, Aeroflot Flight 2306 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Syktyvkar Airport in Syktyvkar, in present-day Komi Republic, Russia, killing 54 people. In 1994, USAir Flight 1016 crashes near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, killing 37 of the 57 people on board. In 1997, The Bank of Thailand floats the baht, triggering the Asian financial crisis. In 2012, Julian Goodman, American journalist (born 1922) passed away. In 2014, Louis Zamperini, American runner and World War II US Army Air Forces captain (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for ‘personal reasons’
The pilot who crashed his small plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper last week was suffering from chronic insomnia and anxiety and did so for personal reasons, authorities said Thursday.
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