Today in News History

On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1457, The Dutch city of Dordrecht is devastated by fire. In 1764, One of the strongest tornadoes in history strikes Woldegk, Germany, killing one person while leveling numerous mansions with winds estimated greater than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h). In 1868, George Ellery Hale, American astronomer and journalist (died 1938) was born. In 1897, Fulgence Charpentier, Canadian journalist and publisher (died 2001) was born. In 1944, Andreu Mas-Colell, Spanish economist, academic, and politician was born. In 1949, Joan Clos, Spanish anesthesiologist and politician, 116th Mayor of Barcelona was born. In 1976, The Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe convenes in East Berlin. 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 2013, Margherita Hack, Italian astrophysicist and author (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.