Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1149, Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi. In 1874, Greek politician Charilaos Trikoupis publishes a manifesto in the Athens daily Kairoi entitled "Who's to Blame?" leveling complaints against King George. Trikoupis is elected Prime Minister of Greece the next year. In 1912, Émile Peynaud, French oenologist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1944, Andreu Mas-Colell, Spanish economist, academic, and politician was born. In 1976, The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2012, Vincent Ostrom, American political scientist and academic (born 1919) 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.