Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1613, The Globe Theatre in London, built by William Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, burns to the ground. In 1939, Alan Connolly, Australian cricketer was born. In 1939, Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach was born. In 1945, The Soviet Union annexes the Czechoslovak province of Carpathian Ruthenia. In 1968, Theoren Fleury, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1974, Mikhail Baryshnikov defects from the Soviet Union to Canada while on tour with the Kirov Ballet. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 1988, Éver Banega, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2013, Jack Gotta, American-Canadian football player, coach, and manager (born 1929) passed away. 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.
Expanded World Cup brings drama as Canada ousts South Africa on stoppage-time goal
Stephen Eustáquio scores in the 92nd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup.
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