Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. In 1927, The Bird of Paradise, a U.S. Army Air Corps Fokker tri-motor, completes the first transpacific flight, from the mainland United States to Hawaii. In 1943, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC (died 2017) was born. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1962, George D. Zamka, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1984, Aleksandr Shustov, Russian high jumper was born. In 1995, The Sampoong Department Store collapses in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, killing 502 and injuring 937. In 2001, Aaron Schoupp, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2013, Margherita Hack, Italian astrophysicist and author (born 1922) passed away. In 2017, Louis Nicollin, French entrepreneur and chairman of Montpellier HSC from 1974 to his death (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Flying Squad Seizes 4.8kg of Suspected Crystal Meth
BOKSBURG – The Tshwane Flying Squad recovered 4.8 kilograms of suspected crystal meth with an estimated street value of R160,000.00 during an operation on 28 June 2026. Acting on intelligence that narcotics were being stored at a self-storage facility in Boksburg, officers located and opened the targeted unit. A search of the premises yielded four []
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