Today in News History
On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1870, The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). In 1896, An explosion in the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston, Pennsylvania results in a massive cave-in that kills 58 miners. In 1911, The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt. In 1956, In Poznań, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. In 1960, Jake Swirbul, American businessman, co-founded the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation (born 1898) passed away. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1982, Aeroflot Flight 8641 crashes in Mazyr, Belarus, killing 132 people. In 1989, David Fifita, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1989, Andrew Fifita, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2016, A terrorist attack in Turkey's Istanbul Atatürk Airport kills 42 people and injures more than 230 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Delay to Sydney metro build forces ‘pause’ in production of new airport trains
The production pause in Europe illustrates the troubled state of the multibillion-dollar project and the ripple effect delays to one part is having on others.
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