Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1170, A major earthquake hits Syria, badly damaging towns such as Hama and Shaizar and structures such as the Krak des Chevaliers and the cathedral of St. Peter in Antioch. In 1444, Skanderbeg defeats an Ottoman invasion force at Torvioll. In 1644, Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. In 1967, Seamus McGarvey, Northern Irish cinematographer was born. In 1969, Pavlos Dermitzakis, Greek footballer and manager 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 2013, Peter Fitzgerald, Irish footballer and manager (born 1937) passed away. In 2014, Dermot Healy, Irish author, poet, and playwright (born 1947) passed away. In 2014, The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant self-declares its caliphate in Syria and northern Iraq. In 2014, Damian D'Oliveira, South African cricketer (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.