Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1858, Julia Lathrop, American activist and politician (died 1932) was born. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1916, Ruth Warrick, American actress and activist (died 2005) was born. In 1919, Lloyd Richards, Canadian-American theatre director, actor, and dean (died 2006) was born. In 1941, Stokely Carmichael, Trinidadian-American activist (died 1998) was born. In 1948, Usha Prashar, Baroness Prashar, Kenyan-English politician was born. In 1969, Moise Tshombe, Congolese accountant and politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (born 1919) passed away. In 1997, Marjorie Linklater, Scottish campaigner for the arts and environment of Orkney (born 1909) passed away. In 2015, Hisham Barakat, Egyptian lawyer and judge (born 1950) passed away. In 2022, Hershel W. Williams, American Marine Corps warrant officer, last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.