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 1594, Niels Kaas, Danish politician, Chancellor of Denmark (born 1535) passed away. In 1928, Radius Prawiro, Indonesian economist and politician (died 2005) was born. In 1936, Eddie Mabo, Australian land rights activist (died 1992) was born. In 1956, Nick Fry, English economist and businessman was born. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 1983, Jeremy Powers, American cyclist was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. 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 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.