Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, William James Mayo, American physician and surgeon, co-founded the Mayo Clinic (died 1939) was born. In 1960, Frank Patrick, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1885) passed away. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1976, The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin. In 1995, Space Shuttle program: STS-71 Mission (Atlantis) docks with the Russian space station Mir for the first time. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2007, Apple Inc. releases its first mobile phone, the iPhone. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2009, Joe Bowman, American, target shooter and boot-maker (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate company
Comcast said it plans to spin off the NBCUniversal media empire into a separate publicly traded company, separating it from the corporation’s broadcast and wireless businesses. NBC News' Brian Cheung has the latest details surrounding the planned spinoffs.
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